flydubai will launch direct flights from Dubai to Riga, Salzburg and Vilnius in December, giving UAE travellers more options for winter holidays and European city breaks.
The new routes will connect Dubai with the capitals of Latvia and Lithuania, as well as Salzburg in Austria, just in time for the winter holiday season. Each destination will receive three weekly flights from Dubai International Airport.
flydubai launches flights to three European cities
The new services will begin on consecutive days, with flights to Riga starting on 11 December 2026, followed by Salzburg and Vilnius on 12 December.
All three routes will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Flights to Riga will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, while services to Salzburg and Vilnius will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The additions expand flydubai’s European network and provide UAE residents with more direct travel options during the winter season.
flydubai ticket prices to Riga, Salzburg and Vilnius
Return Economy Lite fares from Dubai start at Dhs 2,442 for Riga, Dhs 2,699 for Salzburg and Dhs 3,112 for Vilnius.
For Business Class passengers, return fares start at Dhs 10,012 to Riga, Dhs 13,175 to Salzburg and Dhs 10,301 to Vilnius.
For travellers flying from Europe to Dubai, return Economy Lite fares start at EUR 503 from Riga, EUR 530 from Salzburg and EUR 539 from Vilnius.
Return Business Class fares from the three cities start at EUR 2,105, EUR 2,514 and EUR 2,104, respectively.
All fares are subject to availability.
What UAE travellers can explore
The three destinations offer different experiences for visitors planning a European winter break.
Riga, the capital of Latvia, combines medieval attractions with elegant Art Nouveau architecture. Visitors can explore its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre, enjoy the Christmas market at Dome Square and discover local food at the Central Market.
Salzburg offers a combination of cultural attractions and Alpine scenery. Known as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Austrian city features landmarks such as Hohensalzburg Fortress and a festive Christmas market in Cathedral Square.
The city also provides access to the Ski Amadé region, giving visitors the opportunity to combine a city break with skiing and other winter activities.
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is known for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, featuring Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical architecture. Popular attractions include Gediminas Castle Tower, the Gate of Dawn and Vilnius Cathedral.
Emirates partnership offers onward connections
The new routes will operate under flydubai’s codeshare partnership with Emirates, allowing passengers to access destinations across the two airlines’ combined networks.
Customers can book connecting journeys on a single ticket, with baggage checked through to their final destination.
The services will also provide onward connections through Dubai to leisure destinations including Bangkok and Krabi in Thailand, Colombo in Sri Lanka, Kathmandu in Nepal, the Maldives and Zanzibar in Tanzania.
flydubai continues expanding its network
The European launches form part of flydubai’s wider network expansion. The airline has recently introduced services to Aleppo in Syria, Bangkok in Thailand, Benghazi in Libya and Pokhara in Nepal.
It has also announced plans to resume nonstop flights to Skopje in North Macedonia from 1 April 2027.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “Our direct services to Riga, Salzburg and Vilnius further enhance the breadth and diversity of our European network and reflect our long-term commitment to serving key markets across the region. These routes offer our customers direct access to vibrant cultural capitals, distinctive winter experiences and world-class Alpine destinations. As we continue to open up more underserved destinations, we remain focused on expanding travel choices and strengthening connectivity between Dubai, Europe and the wider flydubai network.”
Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said: “Winter travel continues to be a key driver of demand, and we are pleased to connect Dubai and further beyond with these cultural capitals. With their spectacular scenery, historic architecture and festive traditions, Riga, Salzburg and Vilnius offer plenty of opportunities for our customers to enjoy a memorable winter getaway from December. In addition, customers who choose to travel with us can look forward to a comfortable journey, a thoughtfully designed onboard experience and seamless onward connections to over 120 destinations across our growing network.”
The airline operates a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, offering Business and Economy Class cabins, onboard dining and inflight entertainment.
flydubai has also started rolling out Starlink across its fleet, with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi being introduced for passengers.
