Flydubai adds three new destinations in India

Flydubai’s chief Ghaith Al Ghaith said:  “We are delighted to be able to announce our first three Indian destinations today. India is a very important market and we are looking forward to a long and successful future serving the needs of customers wishing to travel between the two countries.”

Lucknow, with a population of more than 5m, is the second largest city in north, east and central India, after Delhi. Popularly known as The City of Nawabs and the Golden City of the East, Lucknow is one of the top ten fastest growing cities in India, the airline said.

FZ449 will depart Dubai for Lucknow on July 13 and will operate four times per week. Prices will include all taxes and one piece of hand baggage weighing up to 10kg.

The thrice-weekly Coimbatore service, FZ413, will take off from Dubai on July 14.

According to the carrier Coimbatore in the southern India has a population of around 1m and is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu. Situated on the banks of the Noyyal River, Coimbatore has an extensive textile industry and is among the top 17 global outsourcing cities.

Flydubai's third Indian destination, Chandigarh, also known as The Beautiful City, serves as the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana. With a population of around 1m, Chandigarh is the richest city in India with a per capita income of Rs 110,676 annually. Chandigarh is India's first planned city and is internationally renowned for its architecture and planning, says the airline.

FZ431 will become the first international flight to touch down at Chandigarh airport on July 23.