flydubai wins connectivity award for third time

Dubai : flydubai has been named "Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East" at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2026, marking the third time the Dubai-based carrier has received the recognition.

The award, determined by votes from readers of Business Traveller Middle East magazine and the public, recognizes the airline's efforts to expand connectivity across the region and support travel, trade and tourism through its growing network.

The recognition comes as flydubai continues to expand its operations. The airline recently launched three weekly flights to Benghazi, Libya, and is set to begin daily services to Bangkok from July 1 and flights to Pokhara from September 23.

During the summer season, the carrier is also operating seasonal routes to destinations including Al Alamein, Antalya, Batumi, Dubrovnik, Mykonos, Olbia, Santorini, and Trabzon.

Launched in 2009, flydubai now serves more than 100 destinations with a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. The airline said its expansion has connected more than 100 destinations that previously had no direct air links to Dubai, supporting the emirate's position as a regional aviation hub and offering passengers greater travel options.