Flydubai Begins Regular Commercial Flights Between Pokhara and Dubai Today

Flydubai, a well known international airline, is set to begin regular commercial flights between Pokhara and Dubai today. The incoming flight from Dubai is scheduled to land at Pokhara International Airport at 6:15 PM, with the return flight departing for Dubai at 7:15 PM. The arriving aircraft will be given a traditional water cannon salute upon landing to mark the inaugural flight. Under its flight schedule, the airline will operate flight number FZ 1165 for the Dubai-to-Pokhara route and flight number FZ 1166 for the Pokhara-to-Dubai route.

Ticket prices for travel from Pokhara to Dubai are set at around NPR 190,000 for business class and approximately NPR 91,000 for economy class. The flight from Dubai to Pokhara will take around 4.5 hours, while the return journey back to Dubai will take about 5.5 hours. This new air link is expected to provide stable international connectivity for Pokhara and give a major boost to local tourism.