flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, will resume direct flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) from 31 July, restoring non-stop air connectivity between the UAE and Hungary.
From July 31 , flydubai will operate three weekly flights (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB).
The frequency will increase to daily operations from October 25 , 2026, providing customers and trade partners with greater scheduling flexibility.
The new direct service will operate as part of the flydubai and Emirates codeshare partnership.
The reinstated service is designed to meet peak summer demand across leisure, business and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) travel segments, while providing passengers with seamless access to Dubai and flydubai’s network of more than 120 destinations.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai,
said: “The resumption of our Budapest service reaffirms our long-term
investment in Hungary and reflects the strong economic and cultural ties
between our two nations. Budapest remains one of our most strategic European
markets. Reconnecting the Hungarian capital to Dubai enables us to offer
greater choice for regional travellers while further solidifying Dubai’s
position as a global hub for business, trade and tourism.”
Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of
Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, added: “We are pleased
to welcome trade partners and passengers back on board our Budapest route. As
we approach the busy autumn-winter travel season, this service creates valuable
new commercial and tourism opportunities across both markets. Operating as part
of our strategic codeshare with Emirates, travel agents and customers can
leverage seamless connections, integrated itineraries and joint network reach
across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Southeast Asia.” -TradeArabia News Service