DUBAI, UAE / RankWire.AI / – The airline based in the UAE, flydubai, has expanded its flight options to Italy to meet the rising demand for international travel. According to official statements from Emirates News Agency, flydubai is increasing its operations within Italy by adding more flights to key commercial hubs. Beginning July 31, 2026, the airline will run twice daily services between Dubai and Milan-Bergamo, while also strengthening its presence in Naples with daily round-trip flights.
This new timetable broadens flydubai’s overall activity in Italy, which already includes three weekly flights to Catania Airport in Sicily and seasonal summer services twice weekly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport in Sardinia, continuing through August. In addition to the increased flight frequency, the airline has announced operational changes due to scheduled infrastructure projects in Southern Italy. Specifically, because of maintenance at Naples International Airport, flydubai will temporarily reroute its daily service from Dubai International Airport to Salerno Costa d’Amalfi and Cilento Airport from November 1 to November 30, 2026. Regular flights to Naples will resume on December 1, 2026, with passengers already booked automatically transferred to the Salerno route during the interim period.
Codeshare Alliance Enhances Passenger Connectivity at Dubai Hub
The expanded routes connecting to Milan-Bergamo and Naples continue to operate under the established codeshare partnership between flydubai and Emirates, the international flag carrier. This collaboration offers travelers integrated itineraries, single-ticket options, synchronized schedules, and through-checked baggage across both airline networks. Utilizing Dubai as the central hub, passengers connecting from Italian airports benefit from easier access to long-haul destinations throughout Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, including direct routes to Kenya, Oman, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Zanzibar.
This capacity growth aligns with broader trends in commercial aviation across the Middle East and Europe, where international passenger numbers have steadily rebounded post-pandemic. Data indicates that increased flight frequencies support the growth of bilateral trade, investment, and leisure tourism between the United Arab Emirates and Italy. The addition of twice-daily flights to Milan-Bergamo boosts seat availability for business travelers heading to Italy’s key financial and industrial centers, while daily flights to Southern Italy respond to rising seasonal demand among tourists visiting the cultural landmarks along the Amalfi Coast.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, commented on the network expansion, stating that Naples and Milan have become crucial gateways within the airline’s European route network. He emphasized that maintaining consistent regional access for travelers remains a top priority, alongside a long-term dedication to improving connectivity to underserved markets. Al Ghaith also highlighted that market data confirms flydubai’s efforts to strengthen its Italian operations through strategic frequency increases, accommodating the growing passenger flow between the UAE and Italy, especially as travel volumes accelerate towards the winter season.
Major Airports in the Region Offer Direct Access for Travelers
Further elaborating on commercial operations, Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, stressed that the focus on direct flights to Naples and Milan-Bergamo underscores the significance of the Italian market. Efendi pointed out that nonstop routes allow international travelers to leverage the combined networks of flydubai and Emirates for seamless access to prominent global destinations via Dubai. The airline’s leadership confirmed that fleet resources and operational teams are fully prepared to handle the increased daily flight activity, ensuring reliable service across both passenger and cargo channels.
These operational enhancements in Italy are part of flydubai’s ongoing fleet expansion and international network development efforts. As the airline continues receiving modern narrow-body aircraft, planners are aiming for further frequency upgrades on high-demand European routes. The expanded Italian flight schedule reinforces Dubai’s position as a global aviation hub, supporting smooth passenger and freight movement between European origins and expanding destinations across the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and East Africa.