en.Wedoany.com Reported - flydubai has become the first UAE airline to operate flights to the Libyan city of Benghazi, launching direct services between Dubai and Benghazi's Benina International Airport.

The Dubai-based carrier will operate three weekly flights to Benghazi, expanding its African network to 13 destinations across nine countries. Flights are scheduled to depart from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The inaugural flight received a water cannon salute upon landing in Benghazi, where local airport officials were present to welcome it.

According to the schedule, flight FZ 1147 departs Dubai at 6:50 local time and arrives in Benghazi at 10:45 local time. The return flight FZ 1148 departs Benghazi at 11:45 local time and arrives in Dubai at 19:15 local time. Tickets can be purchased via the flydubai website, app, UAE contact center, travel shops, and travel partners.

In terms of fares, round-trip Economy Lite tickets from Dubai to Benghazi start at 4,500 dirhams, while Business Class fares start at 10,500 dirhams. For flights from Benghazi to Dubai, round-trip Economy Lite tickets start at $800, and Business Class fares start at $2,500.

flydubai stated that the Benghazi route will be offered as part of its codeshare partnership with Emirates, allowing passengers to book seamless itineraries on a single ticket, enjoy baggage through-check, and access the combined broader route network of both airlines. This new route provides travelers with another direct air link between Dubai and North Africa, while supporting travel, trade, and tourism between the UAE and Libya.

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