Get inspired for your 2023 travels…
Already thinking about where those long weekends in 2023 will take you? Whether it’s a city break, beach escape or a bucket list destination, with two thirds of the world accessible within an eight-hour flight of the UAE, there’s plenty of exploring to be done. And as regional airlines add more flight routes, those new places just keep getting closer.
Here’s 8 exciting new flight routes launching next year to inspire where you travel in 2023.
Abu Dhabi to Ankara, Turkey with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
Almost two years to the day after launching, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will add another destination to its exceptionally low fare airline. From January 19, 2023, you’ll be able to fly from the UAE capital to the gastronomic city of Ankara in Turkey every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Bargain priced fares start from Dhs149. But a trip to Ankara isn’t just about food, glorious food, this cosmopolitan capital in the central Anatolia region is well known for its incredible retail therapy, as well as its cultural institutions. It’s a renowned center for the performing arts, home to the State Opera and Ballet, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra and several national theater companies.
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Dubai to Krabi, Thailand with flydubai
Prepare to say Sawasdee kha to one of Thailand’s most beautiful islands, as flydubai takes off for Krabi from January 20, 2023. The daily flight from Dubai to Krabi will take 6 hours and 20 minutes, landing travellers in a haven of natural beauty, where rugged beaches and dense mangrove forests provide a picturesque backdrop for adventure. Return flights start from Dhs3,000.
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Dubai to Pattaya, Thailand with flydubai
On January 20, flydubai will add another direct flight to Thailand to its ever-growing network, with a daily flight from DXB to Pattaya. Distinguished by its resorts and hotels that overlook Pattaya Bay and its lively atmosphere, this beach resort is a two-hour drive from Bangkok, so on a longer trip it’s the perfect opportunity to tick two cities off in one go. Return flights start from Dhs2,850.
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Dubai to Milan, Italy with flydubai
One of two new Italian flight routes flydubai will introduce in 2023 is Milan. From March 10, 2023, travellers will benefit from five weekly flights to the fashionable Italian city, increasing to daily flights in the summer. Due to its geographical location, Milan is known as the economic heart of Italy and the leading financial centre. But there’s much more to Milan. The culturally rich city offers a quaint mix of historical and modern architecture and is famous for its natural beauty, impressive array of museums and galleries, and treasured cafés and restaurants that serve up local food and warm hospitality in equal measure.
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Sharjah to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Air Arabia
Air Arabia is resuming direct flights to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital city. Starting from March 20, 2023, there will be three weekly flights from Sharjah International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The frequency will increase to daily in June 2023. If you’re a first timer to the Malaysian capital, its food scene is pretty much unrivaled, with delicious street eats around every corner. But a trip to Kuala Lumpur isn’t complete without marvelling at the skyline from a stunning rooftop, a night out on the famed Changkat Bukit Bintang street, or putting your glutes through their paces with a stair climb at the Batu Caves. Return flights start at Dhs2,400 for economy seats.
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Abu Dhabi to Kolkata, India with Etihad
From March 26, 2023, Etihad Airways will fly daily on the Abu Dhabi to Kolkata route, providing a total of seven weekly nonstop services to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU). The flights will be operated with an Airbus A320 aircraft, with eight seats in business class and 150 in economy.
Dubai to Cagliari, Sardinia with flydubai
If you’re thinking about summer travel and can’t decide between city and beach, Cagliari is the capital city of Sardinia and is famed for its beautiful historical monuments and stunning beaches. You’ll be able to fly to this blissfully beautiful isle three times per week from June 22, 2023.
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Dubai to Corfu, Greece with flydubai
The Greek island of Corfu has become popular for its stunning landscapes, rich multi-cultural heritage, crystal-clear seas and cosmopolitan Old Town. It will become the newest destination on flydubai’s impressive roster of flight routes from Dubai to Greece when it launches in the summer. From June 24, 2023 there will be a bi-weekly flight from DXB to Corfu, with return fares from Dhs2,600.
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