flydubai Adds Third Destination in Oman with Flights to Sohar

Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said:"with demand for travel returning and as more countries continue to lift restrictions on international travel, we are pleased to announce the start of flights to Sohar in Oman. We are excited to further grow our network and give passengers more options to travel in the region, while welcoming passengers from Oman, especially those looking to visit Expo 2020 in Dubai."

Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations (UAE, GCC, Subcontinent and Africa) at flydubai, added:"we are pleased to expand our network in Oman by adding a third point to our network alongside our popular destinations Muscat and Salalah. This new direct route will enable free flows of trade and tourism and strengthen direct airlinks between Oman and the UAE."

Located on the Sultanate's northern coast, Sohar is a port city known for its cultural heritage and trading. Visitors can explore the city's tradition in Sohar's century-old Fort and museum or stroll along the corniche along the waterfront and relax in one of the many restaurants. Sohar's proximity to some of Oman's most popular ravines, including Wadi Al Jizi and Wadi Salahi, attracts adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts from the region and beyond.

flydubai's passenger experience has been redesigned to enable travel in a safe environment that minimises crew and passenger contact and offers passengers confidence to travel at every step of their journey. Customers who book a flight through flydubai.com will receive complimentary global cover for COVID-19 related costs to offer greater peace of mind when travelling.

Passengers are required to make sure that they are up to date with the regulations from theIATA Travel Centreand theIATA destination trackerfor their whole journey, and follow the guidance issued by the authorities and the airline. They can also visit theCOVID-19 information hubon flydubai.com for more information.

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Complimentary 1-Day Ticket to visit Expo 2020

Passengers booking a flydubai flight to Dubai will enjoy a complimentary 1-Day Ticket to visit Expo 2020 Dubai, taking place from 01 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. The initiative is valid for all bookings to Dubai made from January 2020 for travel during the event dates.

Flight details

Flights from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) to Sohar International Airport (OHS) will operate twice a week on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Return Business Class fares from DXB to OHS start from AED 3,000 and Economy Class fares start from AED 1,025.

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Flights are available to book on flydubai.com, the official flydubai App, the Call Centre in Dubai on (+971) 600 54 44 45, the flydubai travel shops or through our travel partners.

For the full timetable and fares, please visit:https://www.flydubai.com/en/plan/timetable

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About flydubai:

From its home in Dubai, flydubai has created a network of more than 90 destinations served by a fleet of 54 aircraft. Since commencing operations in June 2009, flydubai has been committed to removing barriers to travel, creating free flows of trade and tourism and enhancing connectivity between different cultures across its ever-expanding network.

flydubai has marked its journey with a number of milestones:

An expanding network:Created a network of more than 95 destinations in 50 countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and South-East Europe, the GCC and the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent.

Serving underserved markets:Opened more than 70 new routes that did not previously have direct air links to Dubai or were not served by a UAE national carrier from Dubai.

An efficient single fleet-type:Operates a single fleet-type of 54 Boeing 737 aircraftand includes: 36 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 15 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 3 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.

Enhancing connectivity:Carried more than 75 million passengers since it began operations in 2009.

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