flydubai has expanded its route network to include four new exciting destinations in Europe – Basel, Switzerland; Riga, Latvia; Tallinn, Estonia; and Vilnius, Lithuania. These new destinations offer Dubai residents increased options for travel to different parts of Europe.
Destination #1: Basel, Switzerland
Basel is located in northwest Switzerland on the Rhine River, right at the borders with France and Germany. This makes it an ideal base to explore not only Switzerland, but also the neighboring Alsace region of France and Black Forest area of Germany.
Basel is known for its beautiful medieval old town, modern architecture, and world-class art museums. Top attractions include the Basel Minster, the old town Marktplatz, Fondation Beyeler museum, and the Tinguely Fountain featuring whimsical moving metal sculptures.
The surrounding countryside of northwest Switzerland offers picture-perfect villages, rolling vineyards, dense forests, and the majestic Jura mountains. Popular day trips from Basel include hiking in the Jura National Park, visiting the charming town of Colmar in France, and exploring the historic city of Freiburg im Breisgau in Germany.
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flydubai will operate direct flights from Dubai (DXB) to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL) four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays starting October 11, 2022.
Destination #2: Riga, Latvia
Riga, the capital and largest city of Latvia, is renowned for its well-preserved medieval old town, burgeoning art nouveau architecture and vibrant culture. The historical center of Riga has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Top attractions include Riga Cathedral, the iconic House of Blackheads, St. Peter’s Church offering city views from its spire, Riga Central Market housed in former zeppelin hangars, Art Nouveau district with over 800 exquisite buildings, as well as a lively restaurant and nightlife scene.
Riga also serves as an excellent starting point for exploring the coastal towns, pine forests and white sand beaches along the Baltic Sea coastline.
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flydubai will start operating direct flights from Dubai (DXB) to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Latvia two times a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays, beginning October 11, 2022.
Destination #3: Tallinn, Estonia
flydubai has launched a new direct service from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Tallinn Airport (TLL) in Estonia starting October 12, 2022. Flights will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is a fascinating blend of medieval and modern. The remarkably intact old town is filled with Gothic spires, winding cobblestone streets, red-tiled rooftops and atmospheric cafés and shops.
Top sights include the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Town Hall Square, Toompea Castle, Kiek in de Kök artillery tower and the picturesque city walls. Tallinn also offers buzzing restaurants, lively nightlife and a thriving technology startup scene.
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As mentioned previously, flydubai will operate nonstop flights from Dubai (DXB) to Tallinn (TLL) two times per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting October 12th.
Destination #4: Vilnius, Lithuania
In addition to Tallinn, flydubai has also added a new route to Vilnius, Lithuania from October 12th. Flights will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays between Dubai International (DXB) and Vilnius International Airport (VNO).
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Vilnius is known for its impressive Baroque architecture, winding medieval streets and a vibrant arts scene. Top attractions include the Gothic Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower on Castle Hill, the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, and Užupis, a self-declared independent artists’ republic with its own constitution and president.
The city also has an up-and-coming foodie scene, from inventive modern Lithuanian cuisine to traditional comfort foods like potato dumplings and cold beetroot soup. Vilnius makes an excellent jumping off point to explore other areas of Lithuania like Trakai Castle and the Curonian Spit sand dunes.
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As noted before, flydubai will operate nonstop flights between Dubai (DXB) and Vilnius (VNO) twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays from October 12th onwards.
Conclusion
With the addition of these four new destinations – Basel, Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius – flydubai continues to expand its route network in Europe. The increased flight options provide Dubai residents easy access to discover the rich history, culture, architecture and natural beauty across different corners of Europe. Whether you’re an art aficionado, history buff, food-lover or outdoor enthusiast, these new flydubai routes have something to offer every type of traveler.
