Flydubai Launches Direct Flights to Iași, Expanding Travel Options
The UAE carrier flydubai has launched nonstop services to Iași, marking its first route to the northeastern region of Romania. The service began on 17 September with twice-weekly flights and was welcomed at Iași International Airport with a water cannon salute and a reception attended by local officials and media representatives. The airline now operates to two destinations in Romania, including its long-established Bucharest route.
To help travelers plan their journeys more easily, key details about the new service are highlighted below. Flights on the route between Dubai and Iași are structured as follows:
- Days of operation: Tuesdays and Fridays
- Departure terminal: Terminal 2, Dubai International Airport
- Frequency: Twice per week
- Codeshare: Emirates, providing further international connections
- Bucharest service: Increased to three daily flights, totaling 21 weekly services
Visitors to the city gain easier access to Iași’s cultural and historic landmarks. Notable sites include the Metropolitan Cathedral, a prominent Italian-Renaissance style church. Also of interest are the grand exterior of the Palace of Culture and the Vasile Alecsandri National Theatre, the country’s oldest theatre still in operation. These sites allow visitors to explore historical and cultural landmarks without having to go to the capital.
The higher number of flights offers passengers greater scheduling flexibility when traveling between Romania and the UAE. Visitors to Iași have the opportunity to explore the bustling city center, walk its historic streets, and spend time in central squares frequented by locals and travelers alike. Additional services allow travelers to plan trips more efficiently, with reduced layovers and smoother connections.
This new service emphasizes the growing significance of regional airports in global aviation connections. For those flying, the service allows more straightforward access to northeastern Romania and smoother connections through Dubai’s international hub. By opening nonstop flights to Iași, the airline is enabling more straightforward travel while supporting ongoing cultural and economic exchanges between the two regions.