July 19--JEDDAH -- Dubai-based carrier flydubai will begin operating flights to Madinah on July 25, making it the 65th destination for the airline and 15th addition this year.
Ghaith Al-Ghaith, flydubai's CEO, said: "Ramadan is a perfect time to start flights to Madinah and we are most grateful to Saudi authorities for their support and assistance in enabling us to establish a direct air link from Dubai."
Flights to Madinah will operate between Terminal 2 of Dubai International and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah.
The new route will provide GCC residents and pilgrims from the region with fast and convenient access to Madinah.
"At the same time, the new route will benefit Madinah residents who may wish to visit friends and family during the last two weeks of Ramadan or spend Eid Al-Fitr in the UAE," Al-Ghaith was quoted as saying in a statement.
The airline already operates flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Abha, Qassim, Hail, Tabuk, Yanbu and Taif in the Kingdom.
According to the airline, flight details are:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: FZ891 is scheduled to depart Dubai Terminal 2 at 0810hrs, landing at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Medina at 1000hrs local time. The return flight, FZ892, departs at 1100hrs, arriving in Dubai at 1440hrs.
Friday: FZ893 is scheduled to depart Dubai Terminal 2 at 2030hrs, landing in Medina at 2220hrs local time. The return flight, FZ894, departs at 2315hrs, arriving in Dubai at 0255hrs the next day.
Monday, Wednesday and Sunday: FZ893 is scheduled to depart Dubai Terminal 2 at 1935hrs, landing in Medina at 2125hrs local time. The return flight, FZ894, departs at 2220hrs, arriving in Dubai at 0200hrs the next day.
Return fares from Dubai to Medina start at SR 1,230 and return fares from Medina to Dubai start at SR 1,250.
Fares include one piece of hand luggage weighing up to 7kg and one small laptop bag or handbag.
Extra luggage allowance can be purchased on flydubai's website.
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