flydubai announces new daily service to Pokhara in Nepal

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, will begin daily flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 3 to Pokhara International Airport (PHH) in Nepal on September 23. This marks the airline’s second destination in Nepal and its first direct service to Pokhara, a city known as the country’s tourism capital and gateway to the Annapurna range. The new route strengthens flydubai’s 17-year presence in Nepal, where it has carried over four million passengers since launching operations in Kathmandu in 2009. The airline currently operates up to five daily flights to Kathmandu during peak seasons, catering to business, leisure, and family travel. Ghaith Al Ghaith, flydubai’s CEO, stated the route supports trade and tourism between the UAE and Nepal, leveraging Dubai’s global aviation hub status. Sudhir Sreedharan, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations, added the service offers flexibility for travelers from the GCC, Middle East, Europe, and beyond through codeshare partnerships with Emirates. Pokhara’s strategic location and reputation for adventure tourism—including trekking and eco-tourism—make it a key destination for international visitors. The daily flights will provide direct access to western Nepal, complementing existing services to Kathmandu and enhancing connectivity for both business and leisure travelers. The route operates under flydubai and Emirates’ codeshare agreement, enabling seamless travel with single-ticket check-ins and baggage transfers. Passengers can choose between Business Class, offering added comfort, or Economy Class with elevated service standards.