flydubai Wins 'Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East' for the Third Time at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2026

The Dubai-based carrier was recognised for its ongoing commitment to enhancing connectivity from the UAE at the 25th edition of the Business Traveller Middle East Awards.

flydubai Recognised at the 25th Business Traveller Middle East Awards

Attending the award ceremony held in Dubai were Mohammed Hareb AlMheiri, Chief Procurement & Technology Officer at flydubai, and Mohamed Hassan, Senior Vice President of Airport Services & Cargo at flydubai.

The award, voted for by the public and readers of Business Traveller magazine, recognises flydubai's agility, which has supported the airline's ambitious growth strategy in enabling the free flow of trade and tourism, while providing more convenient travel options to and from Dubai.

A Statement from flydubai Leadership

Mohammed Hareb AlMheiri, Chief Procurement & Technology Officer at flydubai, commented on the win:

"We are pleased to have received the 'Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East' award for the third time. Since 2009, we have remained committed to opening up underserved markets, enhancing connectivity, and creating more free flows of trade and tourism across our network from our home in Dubai. Our customer-centric and agile approach have enabled us to successfully expand our network to more than 100 destinations that previously did not have direct air links to Dubai. As we continue to grow our operations, we remain focused on providing our customers with greater travel options, while supporting Dubai's position as a world-class aviation hub."

flydubai's Expanding Route Network in 2026

The award comes on the back of several major network announcements from the carrier:

• Benghazi, Libya — three-times-weekly flights launched on 17 June 2026

• Bangkok, Thailand — daily services starting 1 July 2026

• Pokhara, Nepal — daily services starting 23 September 2026

  
  

flydubai's 2026 Seasonal Summer Network

Between June and September 2026, flydubai is operating its seasonal summer network, which includes:

• Al Alamein, Egypt

• Antalya, Turkey

• Batumi, Georgia

• Dubrovnik, Croatia

• Mykonos, Greece

• Olbia, Italy

• Santorini, Greece

• Trabzon, Turkey

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About flydubai

Today, flydubai operates to more than 100 destinations worldwide, served by a modern and efficient fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. Since its launch in 2009, the airline has played a key role in opening up underserved markets and strengthening Dubai's status as a global aviation and tourism hub.

Key Takeaways

• flydubai wins the "Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East" award for the third time at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2026.

• The award is voted for by readers of Business Traveller magazine.

• flydubai now serves 100+ destinations, many of which previously lacked direct air links to Dubai.

• New routes in 2026 include Benghazi, Bangkok, and Pokhara.

• The airline's summer 2026 network features popular holiday destinations such as Santorini, Mykonos, and Dubrovnik.

Contributed By Deepti Mundra