Airline
Flydubai starts service to Istanbul
Saturday, June 19 - Dubai’s first low cost carrier, flydubai, launched flights to the ancient capital of Turkey yesterday, its 18th destination. Flight FZ751 landed at Sabiha International Gocken International Airport in Istanbul at 2250 hours.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, said “Istanbul is one of the most popular destinations for UAE residents who are seeking a short break. With a wealth of historical sites and shopping options there is much to delight and occupy visitors. This year Istanbul is the European Capital of Culture so when you put that together with flydubai’s simple, uncomplicated, low fares, there has never been a better time to visit the capital.”
Istanbul has a population of 18 million and its location on the outer edge of Europe makes it a melting pot of cultures because of centuries of influence from both the East and West. Trade between the UAE and Turkey, currently valued at about $9 billion per year, will be strengthened by flydubai’s new service to Istanbul. Ticket fares for flights to Istanbul start at Dh450 one-way including all taxes and one piece of hand luggage. Flight FZ751 operates five times a week, departing from Dubai at 1855 hrs and arriving at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen Airport at 2250 hrs local time. Return flight FZ752 departs at 2335 hrs and lands in Dubai at 0500 hrs local time.
More Airline
Latest Travel News
Featured Sights To See
Griffith Park
Los Angeles, United States
Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States and is the second largest city park in California. Often referred to as the Central Park of Los Angeles, visitors to Griffith Park can attend concerts under the stars at the Greek Theatre, hit golf balls on one of two 18-hole golf courses, or swim in the swimming pool during the summer months. Griffith Park also boast...
Churchgate
Mumbai, India
Churchgate, South Mumbai’s downtown business district is a busy area filled with several banks and offices. This area gets its name from Churchgate Railway Station, a very busy and focal point as it is the terminus of Western Railway line of Suburban Railway and caters to an influx of a large number of passengers daily who com to this area to work. The Income Tax Office is located at Churchgate...
The Barbar Temples
Bahrain, Bahrain
These Temples date back to the 2 nd and 3 rd millennia BC. They surround a holy well dedicated to Enki, the god of spring water. Digging has revealed that the temple remains today were built on two older temples and there is evidence of Sumerian influence. The buildings were made of stone and though now they are little more than a few rocks, they depict a gripping, if grisly, image of the temples ...
Can Gio
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Just 25 km southeast of the city, Can Gio is a mangrove forest with natural, untouched beauty. The 75,000 hectares have a wealth of animal and plant species and a wildlife museum and monkey sanctuary. For nature enthusiasts, Can Gio is a worthwhile trip, though it’s more of a retreat for locals than a popular tourist destination. &n...