New service to commence on 15 September 2026

Flydubai will expand its operations to Thailand with the launch of two daily flights to Bangkok, starting 15 September 2026. The new service will increase the airline’s total Thailand capacity to 28 weekly flights, offering more than 4,600 seats across its two Thai gateways. Return fares to the Thai capital start from AED2,500.
Bangkok will become Flydubai’s fourth destination in Southeast Asia, joining Krabi in Thailand as well as Langkawi and Penang in Malaysia. Operating from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB), the new flights will be offered under the Flydubai–Emirates codeshare partnership.
The first daily flight will depart Dubai at 11:00, arriving at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) at 20:45. The return flight will leave DMK at 23:50, landing in Dubai at 03:20 the following morning. The second daily service departs DXB at 01:20 and arrives in Bangkok at 11:10, with the return leg leaving DMK at 12:10 and arriving in Dubai at 15:40.
Business Class return fares start from AED9,000, while Economy Class Lite fares start from AED2,500. Economy passengers will enjoy complimentary hot meals and inflight entertainment following Flydubai’s recent enhancement of its onboard offering, while Business Class customers can relax in lie‑flat seats.
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Don Mueang International Airport, located north of central Bangkok, serves as one of the city’s two key international gateways and provides convenient access for both business and leisure travellers exploring the Thai capital and surrounding regions.
Commenting on the announcement, Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at Flydubai, said Thailand remains a highly popular destination, adding that the new double-daily flights reflect “continued demand across our network.”
“With our flights operating from Terminal 3 at Dubai International and in codeshare with Emirates, passengers can enjoy a consistent travel experience across the network,” Obaidalla added.
With this launch, Flydubai’s network expands to more than 135 destinations worldwide. The airline recently extended its European footprint with new direct services to the Baltic capitals of Riga, Latvia and Vilnius, Lithuania.
For more information, visit flydubai.com
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