flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, added a second African destination to its network recently with the launches of a new service between Dubai and Djibouti Ambouli International Airport.
The new route will operate three times per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. One way fares to Djibouti from Dubai will cost from Dh650 ($176), including all taxes and one piece of hand baggage weighing up to 10 kg.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, said: “One of the reasons flydubai was set up was to operate to second tier cities that are currently underserved by airlines flying out of Dubai. While these cities may not be large enough markets for the bigger airlines, there is still a significant amount of traffic from these markets and we believe they will be important and profitable routes for flydubai.
“Djibouti has long established commercial links with Dubai, including DP World, which operates the Port of Djibouti.
“As one of the very few airlines to offer direct flights to this relatively small destination, we anticipate strong demand from both the business and leisure markets.” Passengers will travel on the airline’s Boeing 737-800s.