flydubai resumes flights to Budapest from 31 July 2026, scales to daily service by October

Starting 31 July 2026, flydubai resumes its direct flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), restoring a vital non-stop link between the UAE and Hungary.

Why It Matters
- Strategic focus: Strengthens flydubai’s presence in Central & Eastern Europe.
- Seamless travel: Codeshare with Emirates means one ticket, through-checked baggage, and access to 120+ destinations worldwide.
- Tourism & business: Opens Dubai’s attractions and global connections to Hungarian travellers, while boosting inbound tourism and trade.

Flight Schedule
- From 31 July 2026: 3 weekly flights (Wed, Fri, Sun)
- From 25 October 2026: Daily service

Flight Timings:
- FZ 1405 → DXB 16:45 → BUD 21:40
- FZ 1406 → BUD 22:40 → DXB 07:05 (next day)
- All times local

Onboard Experience
- Business Class: Lie-flat seats, premium dining, personalised service.
- Economy Class: Ergonomic seating, meals, snacks, beverages.
- Entertainment: Full HD touchscreens with movies, TV, games, and audio.

Fares
- From Dubai: AED 15,585 (Business), AED 2,987 (Economy)
- From Budapest: HUF 802,400 (Business), HUF 182,900 (Economy)

Leadership Voices
- CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith: “Budapest remains one of our most strategic European markets… this service reaffirms our long-term investment in Hungary.”
- SVP Jeyhun Efendi: “This route creates valuable new commercial and tourism opportunities across both markets.”

This relaunch not only reconnects Hungary to Dubai but also opens up onward journeys to destinations like Kenya, Maldives, Oman, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.