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flydubai is a Dubai government-owned airline flying Boeing 737s from Dubai International, with a business class cabin as well as economy.
flydubai overview
flydubai was set up in 2008 by the government of Dubai and began flying on 1 June 2009, with early routes to Beirut and Amman. It is owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai and has a codeshare partnership with Emirates.
The airline flies an all-Boeing 737 fleet of Next-Generation 737-800s and 737 MAX 8s and MAX 9s, around 98 aircraft in September 2026, and it has Boeing 787-9s and Airbus A321neos on order. Most aircraft have a business class cabin. After the 2026 regional disruption, flydubai said in September 2026 that it had restored about 85% of its network and served more than 125 destinations.
| IATA code | FZ |
|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Main hub | Dubai (DXB) |
| Alliance | Independent |
| Founded | 2008 |
- ICAO code
- FDB
- Cabins
- Business · Economy
- Official website
- flydubai.com
Where flydubai flies
A Dubai hub network aimed at under-served secondary markets across the GCC, the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa, often feeding Emirates.
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Glittering temples, river boats, legendary street food, and one-stop connections via Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong or Seoul.
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flydubai sets baggage allowances by fare, cabin and route, so the same flight can include different allowances on different tickets. Your exact allowance is shown with the fare before you pay, and our agents can add bags at the airline’s published rate when they issue your ticket. See our extra baggage service for details.
flydubai cancellation policy
What happens when you cancel a flydubai ticket depends on the fare rules attached to it, which you see before booking. Tickets bought for travel to or from the US generally allow a free cancellation within 24 hours of booking when the flight is at least seven days away; after that, flexible fares may be refundable and others may convert to credit or be non-refundable. If flydubai cancels your flight, you are entitled to a refund. Our cancellation desk reviews your ticket free of charge.
flydubai date change policy
Whether a flydubai ticket can be changed, and for what fee, depends on its fare rules; you will usually pay any fare difference. We compare the options before you commit. More on our date change service.
flydubai check-in information
Check-in times and methods for flydubai vary by airport and route, including online, app and airport check-in. For international departures from the US, plan to arrive about three hours before departure, and confirm the exact deadlines in your booking confirmation.
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flydubai — frequently asked questions
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Is flydubai part of an airline alliance?
No. flydubai is not in a global alliance, but it has a codeshare partnership with Emirates.
Where does flydubai fly from?
Its hub is Dubai International Airport (DXB), mainly Terminal 2, with some flights from Terminal 3.
Does flydubai have business class?
Yes. Most of flydubai's Boeing 737 fleet has a business class cabin as well as economy.
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