Flydubai Initiates Regular Commercial Operations on Dubai-Pokhara Route

23rd September 2026, Kathmandu

Flydubai has commenced regular commercial flight operations connecting Dubai and Pokhara.

Flydubai Initiates Regular Flight 

The inaugural flight landing marks a major milestone for Pokhara International Airport, which has faced a lack of sustained international service since its opening on January 1, 2023. Local tourism entrepreneurs, business leaders, and residents have welcomed the international connectivity.

Flight Schedule and Arrival Ceremony

The airport administration and local business associations have finalized preparations to welcome the carrier.

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• Operating Timings: The inbound Flydubai flight is scheduled to touch down at Pokhara International Airport at 6:15 PM, with the outbound return flight departing for Dubai at 7:15 PM.
• Welcome Protocols: The inaugural aircraft will be greeted with a traditional water cannon salute upon landing, while local tourism entrepreneurs and business representatives will welcome arriving passengers with traditional khada garlands.
• Operational Readiness: Airport General Manager Jagannath Niroula confirmed that all necessary arrangements across civil aviation operations, terminal facilities, and ground handling are fully functional.

Customs, Security, and Administrative Provisions

Government agencies have finalized administrative frameworks to manage passenger flows and commercial operations.

• Customs Management: Chief Customs Officer Hari Bhandari verified that customs operations, passenger clearance protocols, revenue collection mechanisms, and import-export inspection procedures are fully aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Security Infrastructure: The District Security Committee inspected the airport perimeter to review peace and security arrangements, with Chief District Officer Kuman Singh Gurung confirming comprehensive security protocols.

Tourism Impact and Global Transit Connections

Tourism stakeholders view the direct link as a catalyst for regional economic growth and sustainable international travel.

• Global Hub Access: Former President of the Pokhara Tourism Council Pom Narayan Shrestha highlighted that Dubai serves as a global transit hub connecting over 120 destinations, offering travelers from Pokhara seamless international connections for tourism, employment, and higher education.
• Commercial Sustainability: Local authorities and tourism organizations express optimism that Flydubai’s expansive route network will help maintain long-term passenger volumes on the Pokhara-Dubai route.

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