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In short

flydubai is a Dubai-based low-cost airline flying Boeing 737s from Dubai International to 110+ destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, South Asia and Europe. It partners with Emirates, and points go to Emirates Skywards. There is no alliance. Economy comes in Lite, Value and Flex fares, with Business also available, and cabin baggage depends on the fare.

flydubai is a government-owned airline from Dubai, working closely with Emirates while running its own all-Boeing 737 fleet.

Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with flydubai. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.

What to expect

flydubai is a government-owned airline based at Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, flying Boeing 737s to about 131 destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Central and South Asia and Europe. It suits travellers on short and medium-haul trips from Dubai, and those connecting in Dubai to or from an Emirates flight on one ticket.

Founding in 2008 and the first routes to Beirut and Amman

flydubai was founded on 19 March 2008 and began flying on 1 June 2009, with first routes to Beirut and Amman. It belongs to the Investment Corporation of Dubai, the emirate's state investment arm. The chairman is Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who also chairs Emirates, and the chief executive is Ghaith Al Ghaith. Emirates helped at launch, but flydubai is not part of The Emirates Group. Its slogan is Get Going.

The airline started as a low-cost carrier and added Business Class in 2013. In 2017 it became the first airline in the Middle East to fly the Boeing 737 MAX 8. In 2024 it carried 15.4 million passengers, reported revenue of 3.6 billion US dollars and a profit of 611 million US dollars, and had 6,089 employees.

Dubai hub and terminals

Dubai International (DXB) is the only hub. Most flydubai flights use Terminal 2, which is separate from Terminals 1 and 3. Since 2018 some flights have used Terminal 3, the Emirates terminal, to make connections between the two airlines easier. Check your terminal before you set off for the airport.

Codeshares and joint planning with Emirates

flydubai and Emirates codeshare and plan their networks together, so a single ticket can combine an Emirates long-haul flight with a flydubai flight to a smaller city, with bags checked through.

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  • Founded2008
  • Online check-inYes

Everything you should know

Airline codes

FZ · FDB

IATA · ICAO · callsign “SKYDUBAI”

Every flydubai flight number begins with FZ. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code FDB, and the radio callsign is SKYDUBAI.

Key facts

Main hub

Dubai (DXB)

Dubai International

Network

110+ destinations

Middle East · Africa · Central Asia · South Asia · Europe

flydubai reaches cities that bigger airlines often skip, from Central Asia and the Caucasus to Eastern Europe, East Africa and the Indian subcontinent.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Economy (Lite / Value / Flex)

and Business

Business and Economy on most flights; Economy fares come as Lite, Value and Flex. flydubai sells Economy and Business Class. The 737-800s have ten Business seats. Business passengers can use the flydubai business lounge at Terminal 2.

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Good to know

Most flydubai flights use Terminal 2 at Dubai International, with some from Terminal 3, where Emirates connections are easier. Its slogan is “Get Going”. Official website: flydubai.com.

Frequent flyer

Emirates Skywards

No global alliance

flydubai is not in an alliance; its flights earn Emirates Skywards miles.

How it works

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At a glance

flydubai (IATA: FZ, ICAO: FDB) is a government-owned airline based at Dubai International Airport. Founded in 2008, it flies about 98 Boeing 737 aircraft to more than 110 destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe, with Business and Economy cabins, and partners with Emirates.

Key facts about flydubai
HeadquartersDubai International Airport, Dubai, UAE
Fleet typesBoeing 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, 737-800
Frequent flyerEmirates Skywards
Official websiteflydubai.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
These are the cities on flydubai’s published route map. Timetables change through the year, so check the flydubai schedule before you plan around a route. Search flights

Middle East

Dubai (DXB) departures8 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

The fleet is all Boeing 737. Wikipedia's fleet table lists 98 aircraft in service: 26 737-800s, 69 737 MAX 8s and three 737 MAX 9s. flydubai's first wide-bodies, 30 Boeing 787-9s, are due from November 2026, and the airline has also placed a large provisional order for Airbus A321neo jets.

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8 Narrow-body · 69 Most of the network
    162 seats
  • Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body · 26 Regional routes
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9 Narrow-body · 3 Higher-demand routes
  • Boeing 787-9 Wide-body · 30 on order Deliveries due from late 2026

Seat counts from the airline's own fleet information. Airlines can swap aircraft at short notice; your booking shows the aircraft for your flight.

Cabin classes

On flydubai you can choose from Economy (Lite / Value / Flex) and Business, depending on the route and the aircraft.

Economy (Lite / Value / Flex) All flights

Choose what is included

Cabin bag includedChecked bag on Value and FlexFood for purchase or included by fare

Business Most aircraft

Full-service front cabin

Business lounge at Dubai T2Priority servicesExtra baggageMeals

Emirates Skywards

flydubai flights earn Emirates Skywards miles.

flydubai and Emirates share the Skywards programme, so you can earn and spend miles on both airlines and connect between them in Dubai.

flydubai uses Emirates Skywards as its loyalty programme, so members earn and spend miles across both airlines from one account.

Baggage allowance

On flydubai, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your FZ e-ticket.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

Economy Lite fares include only cabin baggage; Value and Flex fares include a checked bag. Business includes more. Check your e-ticket.

Pro tip: add a checked bag when you book if you chose a Lite fare; it costs more at the airport.
Travel day

Online Check-in

Getting through check-in for flydubai is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.

  • Online check-in available
  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Where your flight allows it, check in on flydubai.com or app with your surname and booking reference or e-ticket number.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    International flydubai passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires. Domestic FZ passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Each airport has its own flydubai check-in and bag-drop deadline, listed in your booking. Allow extra time for busy terminals and international FZ departures.

    Well before departure
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    flydubai desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your FZ trip.

    flydubai counter
Ready to check in? Check in and manage your booking on the official flydubai website.
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Cheap tickets

A few booking habits that tend to cut the cost of flying flydubai.

  1. 01

    Try midweek FZ flights

    flydubai fares are often lower on midweek departures. Search a spread of dates around your trip to find the cheaper days.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Avoid peak seasons

    Eid and the UAE school holidays are the busiest times, when residents fly home or on holiday.

    Eid & school holidays
  3. 03

    Price the bundle, not the base fare

    Look at the next flydubai fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.

    Baggage & changes
  4. 04

    Check the terminal

    Most flydubai flights leave from Terminal 2, but some use Terminal 3. Check your booking.

    DXB T2 or T3

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    Search flydubai alongside every other airline on your route, with flexible dates.

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General

No. flydubai is a separate airline owned by the Dubai government and is not part of The Emirates Group. The two airlines are partners. They codeshare, coordinate schedules and share the Emirates Skywards loyalty programme, which makes connections between them easier.