flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has celebrated the launch of its inaugural service to Vilnius, marking the beginning of direct flights between Dubai and the capital of Lithuania.
With the start of operations to Vilnius, flydubai becomes the first UAE carrier to offer nonstop connectivity between Dubai and Lithuania, giving customers more choice and convenience for business and leisure travel.
The new route reinforces flydubai’s growing footprint in Central and Eastern Europe and opens an important new gateway for travel, tourism and trade. The route will operate three times per week, providing seamless links to Dubai’s global aviation hub.
HE Noora Juma, the non-resident Ambassador of the UAE to Lithuania, highlighted that flydubai’s new route between Vilnius and Dubai is not just a flight, but a gateway to greater opportunities for both nations. She emphasized how this connection strengthens ties and opens doors for increased collaboration.
Juras Taminskas, Lithuania’s Minister of Transport and Communications, expressed his satisfaction with the addition of a fourth new airline operating in the country within the past two years. He highlighted that this development underscores Vilnius Airport’s role as a safe, attractive, and reliable partner for international carriers.
The new service by flydubai marks a significant milestone in the country’s aviation sector. Establishing a direct connection with one of the key hubs in the Middle East enhances Lithuania’s global accessibility, broadens connecting flight options, and opens up new travel destinations. This development is expected to benefit both the business and tourism sectors. In its first year of operations, the airline is projected to carry approximately 40,000 passengers.
Jeyhun Efendi Divisional Senior VP- Commercial Operations & eCommerce flydubai
“The launch of our flights to Vilnius underscores flydubai’s commitment to expanding direct connectivity to underserved markets. These new flights will play an important role in stimulating tourism and trade flows between the UAE and Lithuania, offering passengers more convenient travel options and opening new opportunities for businesses and visitors in both countries. We look forward to seeing the route gain popularity with our customers and we thank the airport and local authorities for their support and warm welcome to the market.”
Simonas Bartkus, Chief Executive Officer at Lithuanian Airports, stated that, “The launch of direct flydubai flights at Vilnius Airport is a significant step in expanding our aviation map and strengthening Lithuania’s air connectivity. This new link with one of the most important hubs in the Middle East opens up even more opportunities for both travelers and businesses, while also providing convenient access to more than 200 destinations within the combined flydubai and Emirates network. We particularly appreciate flydubai‘s readiness to invest in the development of inbound tourism in the Baltic States, which is crucial for ensuring the success of flights throughout the year.”
Customers on the new route will enjoy flydubai’s upgraded Business Class, with lie-flat seats, gourmet dining, and a personalized travel experience. Economy Class passengers can also enjoy complimentary inflight entertainment and meals, enhancing the overall journey.
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Beyond improved connectivity, the Dubai and Vilnius route is expected to support stronger economic cooperation, attract visitors seeking new cultural and leisure experiences and create an important new link for Lithuanian travelers to access Dubai’s world-class attractions and onward destinations such as the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Thailand.
Dubai-Vilnius flight details
The new service, part of the flydubai and Emirates codeshare partnership, offers passengers smoother itineraries, a single ticket, through baggage check-in, and access to a combined network of over 240 destinations. Flights from Vilnius International (VNO) to Dubai International (DXB) will operate three times a week.
Return Business Class fares from DXB to VNO start from $2,043 (AED 7,505) and Economy Class Lite fares start from $604 (AED 2,225). Return Business Class fares from VNO to DXB start from $1,528 (EUR 1,440) and Economy Class Lite fares start from $411 (EUR 390).
