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Flights to AlUla: Hot air balloons in dessert

flydubai to operate direct flights from Dubai to AlUla

The first Emirati company to operate flights to AlUla as of March 2022

Travelling has never been easier to go from AlUla to Dubai.

flydubai is starting direct flights to AlUla in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Wednesday March 2, 2022.

This will be the first UAE carrier to operate direct flights from Dubai to AlUla.

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Flights depart twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, between Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport and Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport in Al Ula.

The journey from Dubai to AlUla takes three hours and 10 minutes, with it departing at 11.45am and arriving at 1:55pm Saudi time. While the journey from AlUla to Dubai takes two hours and 35 minutes. It starts at 2.55 pm and arrives in Dubai at 625pm.

As for ticket prices, economy class prices start at Dhs1,050 (approximately SAR1,072) and business class prices start from Dhs3,500 (SAR3,575).

AlUla is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in the Kingdom, as it includes the first world heritage site in Saudi Arabia to be inscribed on the UNESCO list. It also hosts many wonderful events and parties, and there are also many luxury hotels and distinctive restaurants such as Maraya Social Restaurant by the famous chef Jason Atherton.

Hamad Obaidullah, Chief Commercial Officer of flydubai, said: “We are pleased to offer our passengers from the UAE and across our network the opportunity to visit and explore one of the most beautiful new locations in the world. We are also pleased to resume our operations to Yanbu in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah region. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the relevant authorities for their continued support.”

From Wed Mar 2.

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