Flydubai will be the first UAE airline to offer direct flights to Finland.
Dubai-based Flydubai announced at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) the launch of direct flights to Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Flights will be operated daily from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport (HEL) starting October 11, 2018. Flydubai will be the first airline from the UAE to offer direct flights to Finland, and the first airline to fly between Dubai and Helsinki year-round.
Commenting on the launch of the flight at ATM, Flydubai Commercial Director Hamad Obaidalla said: "Flydubai will be the first airline from the UAE to offer direct flights to Finland. We continue to develop markets that previously did not have direct air links with Dubai and try to offer even more travel options to Dubai and other network destinations. "
Arabian Travel market is the largest travel exhibition in the Middle East. This year, Flydubai will participate in ATM for the eighth time and will present at the exhibition a new cabin of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with innovations and updates in business and economy classes.
Jeyhun Effendi, senior vice president of commercial operations at Flydubai, added: “Helsinki is the tenth destination we launched this year for passengers on our entire network. We are confident that the high level of service and comfort of our new airplanes with an armchair in business class will make flights between Dubai and Helsinki a popular destination among passengers. "
Flights will be operated on the latest Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, thereby offering passengers even more comfort and convenience during the flight. Business class Flydubai on Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft is equipped with seats that are fully convertible into a bed. Passengers can not only relax in an atmosphere of solitude, but also sleep during the flight. The new economy-class RECARO seats, designed to optimize space and comfort, allow you to comfortably sit, relax and enjoy your flight. The on-board entertainment system with an 11.6-inch HD screen offers movies, TV shows, music and games in Russian, English, and Arabic. In addition, the interior of the Boeing Sky Interior with its smooth lines creates a relaxing atmosphere on board.
Thierry Okok, Emirates Senior Vice President, said: “The new route is an exciting development for Emirates, Flydubai, Finland and the UAE. Thanks to our partnership with Flydubai, passengers can now easily travel / fly to Finland from Dubai from any route "Emirates networks such as Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Thailand or Delhi. We look forward to the successful development of Flydubai in Finland."
As part of the Flydubai partnership with Emirates, flights to Helsinki will be code-share flights, allowing passengers with an integrated network of hundreds of destinations in 80 countries around the world, including Asia and India, to travel to Helsinki with a connection in Dubai. In the event of such a reservation, Emirates passengers will receive free meals and permission to carry checked baggage in business and economy classes on flights operated by Flydubai.
Timu Ahol, Visit and Finland’s Asia and Middle East Country Manager, said: “We are extremely pleased to open this route and look forward to working with Flydubai. Last year, the official number of visitors from the UAE to Finland has grown by 30%, and we hope to increase this figure in 2018. "
“Finland is a great place to relax in both summer and winter. The pleasant coolness of endless summer days combined with white nights are ideal for a relaxing family or active holiday, during which you can try everything from golf and sailing to rafting on canoeing and nature walks.In winter Finland is a wonderland for those who prefer a new and unique type of relaxation, husky dogs and snowmobile safaris, ice driving and Northern Lights. Finland is also the birthplace of the one and only unique Santa Claus, "added Tim Ahol.
Finland is popular both for winter vacations with a unique opportunity to see the Northern Lights and visit the Santa Claus house in Lapland, and in the summer, attracting tourists with numerous lakes and forests. Helsinki is ideal for a short break and offers many attractions, one of which is the UNESCO heritage site Suomenlinna Fortress, located on the island 20 minutes by ferry from the city.
The Flydubai route network in Europe covers 27 destinations: Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Greece, Italy, Macedonia (FYROM), Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey and Ukraine.
Flight info
Flydubai FZ783 / FZ784 flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB), Terminal 2, to Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport (HEL) and back will be operated daily.
The cost of a business class return fare (round-trip) starts from 8500 UAE dirhams, including all fees and permission to carry 40 kg of checked baggage. The economy class fare starts from 1500 UAE dirhams, including 20 kg of checked baggage and 7 kg of hand luggage.
From April 22 to May 31, 2018, a special promotional price for flights is valid from October 11, 2018 to May 31, 2019. Depending on availability, the cost of a return fare (round-trip) of a business class starts from 5500 dirhams, economy class - from 1300 dirhams.
Flights can be booked on the official Flydubai website (flydubai.com), by calling the Dubai Call Center (00971) 600 54 44 45, at sales offices or with Flydubai travel partners.
