Flydubai flights to Italy increase as carrier adds two daily Milan‑Bergamo services and daily Naples routes
Flydubai increases flights to Italy, adding two daily Milan‑Bergamo services from July 31 and daily Naples routes, with temporary Salerno operations in November. (158 characters)
Flydubai has announced a significant uplift in its services to Italy, boosting capacity across its Italian network and adjusting schedules to manage planned infrastructure works. The carrier will introduce a second daily frequency to Milan‑Bergamo from July 31 while maintaining daily flights to Naples and added seasonal and weekly frequencies to other Italian destinations. This expansion is positioned to meet rising travel demand and to strengthen air links between the United Arab Emirates and several Italian cities.
Expanded Milan‑Bergamo Schedule
Flydubai will operate two daily flights between Dubai and Milan‑Bergamo beginning July 31, turning the route into a twice‑daily service. The additional frequency reflects growing passenger demand and supports connections for both leisure and business travellers. The move also provides greater flexibility for onward travel from Dubai through Flydubai’s operational base.
Daily Naples Service and Summer Frequencies
The carrier confirmed daily departures to Naples as part of the network increase, positioning Naples as a core Italian gateway within its schedule. Flydubai is also operating three weekly flights to Catania and sustaining two weekly summer services to Olbia through the end of August. These frequencies aim to capture summer leisure traffic to Sicily and Sardinia while supporting year‑round connectivity to southern Italy.
Temporary November Diversion to Salerno
Due to scheduled maintenance work at Naples International Airport, Flydubai will temporarily reroute its daily services from Dubai to Salerno Costa d’Amalfi and Cilento airports between November 1 and November 30. The airline plans to resume operations to Naples International Airport in early December following completion of the maintenance programme. The temporary diversion is intended to maintain uninterrupted travel options for passengers during the airport works.
Codeshare Benefits and Network Connectivity
Flights to Napoli and Milan‑Bergamo are operated within a codeshare agreement with Emirates, allowing through‑ticketing and baggage to be checked to final destinations on combined itineraries. This partnership provides passengers with integrated schedules and a wider set of transfer options via Dubai, enhancing access to long‑haul and regional markets. Through this joint network, travellers can connect more easily to destinations such as Kenya, Oman, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Zanzibar.
Strategic Growth in the Middle East and Asia
The increase in Italian services comes as part of a broader expansion strategy by Flydubai across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. Recently launched destinations include Aleppo in Syria, Bangkok in Thailand and Benghazi in Libya, while a new direct service to Pokhara in Nepal is scheduled to begin on September 23. These additions underline the carrier’s focus on underserved city pairs and emerging leisure markets, and they expand travel choices for passengers across Flydubai’s footprint.
Operational Rationale and Market Demand
Flydubai’s leadership has framed the frequency increases as a response to heightened demand, particularly ahead of the winter travel season, and as part of a longer‑term commitment to improving regional connectivity. The carrier has emphasised its priority to provide convenient travel options and to support trade and tourism flows between the UAE and Italy. The updated schedule is intended to give both point‑to‑point travellers and transfer passengers more choice and better timing options.
The expanded timetable and temporary November rerouting are expected to ease pressure on booking options during peak periods and to offer more consistent onward connections through Dubai. By adding frequencies on Milan‑Bergamo and bolstering service to Naples, the airline enhances capacity for business travellers, expatriate communities and tourists heading to Italy and beyond. Travelers are advised to review their itineraries in light of the temporary Salerno operations and the noted resumption to Naples in December.
