India, June 18 -- The Dubai-based carrier becomes the first UAE carrier to operate flights to Benghazi in Libya with the start of its three-times-weekly service.
Service Launch
- Flydubai has inaugurated flights to Benghazi, Libya, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate at Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN).
- The service started on 18 June 2026 with a ceremonial water cannon salute.
Route & Schedule
- Flights operate three times weekly: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
- Route details:
- FZ 1147: DXB -> BEN, departs 06:50, arrives 10:45
- FZ 1148: BEN -> DXB, departs 11:45, arrives 19:15
- All flights depart from Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Fares
DXB -> BEN:
- Business Class return from AED 10,500
- Economy Lite return from AED 4,500
BEN -> DXB:
- Business Class return from USD 2,500
- Economy Lite return from USD 800
Strategic Importance
- Benghazi expands flydubai's African network to 13 destinations across 9 countries.
- Executives emphasized Africa as a strategically important market for trade, tourism, and connectivity.
Codeshare Partnership
- Flights are part of the flydubai-Emirates codeshare, offering:
- Single ticket itineraries
- Through check-in of baggage
- Access to a wider combined network
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