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Flydubai flights between Dubai and Pokhara see strong passenger numbers

The newly established international connection is expected to support tourism and business activity in the region.

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  • Flydubai operations between Dubai and Pokhara recorded solid passenger counts on their fourth day.
  • Incoming aircraft carried 156 passengers, whereas the outbound flight transported 83 travellers.
  • Local hospitality operators introduced discount plans to welcome visitors arriving on the new flights.

Flydubai continued its regular international operations connecting Dubai and Pokhara with encouraging passenger figures on Saturday. Airport information officer Binod Singh Rawat reported that an arriving aircraft brought 156 passengers, while the outbound flight to Dubai carried 83 travellers. Tourism entrepreneurs in Pokhara expressed enthusiasm regarding the early response to the route. Local hospitality businesses have introduced special discount plans to welcome visitors arriving via the new airline service, aiming to ensure long-term sustainability. The carrier utilises a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with a capacity of 165 passengers for the route. Scheduled operations involve daily arrivals in Pokhara in the evening, followed by return departures to Dubai. The establishment of the flight follows government policy initiatives focused on drawing international carriers to Pokhara International Airport. Stakeholders anticipate that the Dubai transit link will boost local employment, tourism, and broader economic activity.

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