Flydubai commences service to Kozhikode

Dubai-based flydubai has announced the start of operations to Kozhikode in Kerala, India with its inaugural flight landing in the Indian city on February 1.
The airline will operate flights three times a week connecting Dubai International Airport to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport. With this launch, flydubai now offers 30 weekly flights to and from Dubai to eight destinations in India.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer at flydubai, said: “As the first Dubai-based carrier to operate direct flights from Dubai to Kozhikode, we expect this route to be very popular for travellers from the UAE to the region. Similarly, passengers from Kozhikode now have easier access to popular destinations on the flydubai network as well as the Emirates network providing easy access to more destinations when visiting family and friends.”