Dubai’s low cost airline flydubai plans to begin flights from Bangladesh on January 17.
The airline will operate flights between Chittagong and Dubai, said a statement yesterday.
“The flights to Chittagong will not only cater to the Bangladeshi workforce in the UAE, but also will be instrumental in increasing trade and business between our two nations,” the carrier’s Chief Executive Ghaith Al Ghaith said.
“After an eventful year filled with many highlights, it is a great pleasure that we wrap up 2010 with the announcement of this new exciting destination.”
The one-way fare from Dubai to Chittagong will cost a minimum of $125, including one piece of hand luggage weighing up to 7kg plus one small laptop bag or handbag. The flights from Chittagong to Dubai start from $200.
Tickets went on sale yesterday on http://www.flydubai.com/.
