flydubai has inaugurated its new direct service to Iași, becoming the first UAE carrier to offer nonstop flights between Dubai and this historic city in eastern Romania, further expanding its European network and enhancing connectivity for travelers and businesses.
With the start of its twice-weekly service to Iasi, the carrier grows its network in Romania to two destinations including Bucharest. In addition to this service, the carrier will ramp up its flights to Bucharest to a triple daily service, bringing its total frequency to the market to 21 flights a week.
The inaugural flight landed at Iași International Airport (IAS) to a traditional water cannon salute and a warm welcome by local officials, airport representatives and members of the media.
Jeyhun Efendi Divisional Senior VP Commercial Operations & eCommerce flydubai
“Romania has long been a significant market for us where we have continued to see steady growth since starting flights in 2012. Over the last few years, passenger numbers have grown by an average of 16 percent annually on our route to Bucharest. We have increased our flights from a three-times weekly service to a triple daily service, highlighting the popularity of this route and the strong demand for travel between the UAE, Romania and beyond.”
Romeo Vatra, General Manager of IAS, highlighted the significance of flydubai’s new direct flights between Iași and Dubai, describing it as a major milestone that expands travel options for passengers and enhances Iași Airport’s position as a key international gateway for the entire region.
Romeo Vatra added that, “At present, Iași Airport is the only airport in the Moldova region offering direct connections to the United Arab Emirates. We are pleased to welcome flydubai to Iași and would like to thank them for the confidence they have shown in choosing our city. We look forward to building a long-lasting and valuable partnership that benefits both passengers and the community.”
