Frequently asked questions



General

Why can’t I take a bird or animal on board?

We don't permit birds or animals on board because it takes extra time to clean an aircraft after a bird or animal has been carried on board. To keep fares low, flydubai must minimise the time the aircraft remains on the ground between flights. The handling and cleaning of the aircraft could delay the departure of the aircraft. Increased time on the ground would ultimately mean higher fares for all.

Can I take liquids in my hand baggage?

Up to 100 ml of liquids can be taken on board the aircraft. Check with the departure airport for the latest information.

Is there any medical equipment available on board?

There is a first-aid kit and first-aid oxygen on board the aircraft.

Is there food available on board?

Yes, a selection of branded snacks, as well as soft and alcoholic drinks, is available for purchase on board.

If I am pregnant, are there restrictions on when I can fly?

If you are pregnant, we will carry you after the completion of your 27th week of gestation only if you present us with a medical report or letter (signed and stamped by a doctor or midwife considered sufficiently qualified by us) stating the exact number of weeks you are pregnant, the expected date of delivery, that the state of the pregnancy is normal and confirming that you are fit to fly for the duration of the booked flights. The medical report or letter must be written in English and the date of issuance must not be more than 7 days prior to the departure date.

We will not carry you if you have completed the 35th week of your gestation. Any return flight you are planning must be completed before the completion of your 35th week of gestation.

However, if you are expecting multiple births, such as twins or triplets, we will only accept you for carriage up to the completion of your 32nd week of gestation. Any return flight you are planning must be completed before the completion of your 32nd week of gestation.

Can I take a stroller on board the aircraft?

Strollers will be checked into the aircraft hold and delivered to the baggage belt at the arrival airport. There is no charge for this service.

What happens if I leave something on the aircraft?

All items found on the aircraft will be handed to the handling agent at the airport who will in turn pass them onto the airport authority. You should contact the arrival airport's lost property department.

Can I travel with fireworks, crackers or party poppers?

No, these items are not permitted on board or in the baggage hold.

Can I smoke on board?

No, smoking is prohibited on all flydubai aircraft.

Does flydubai allow powered wheelchairs on board or in the aircraft hold?

No, powered wheelchairs need to be either transported in an upright position in the aircraft hold or the batteries need to be separated and the wheelchair stored flat. As space is limited in the aircraft hold of a Boeing 737, flydubai is concerned about the high possibility of damage to the wheelchair and/or its batteries during transportation.

What happens if I’m denied travel?

If you're denied boarding on a flight for which you have a valid booking confirmation, you'll be entitled to travel on the next available flydubai flight, and to receive refreshments and care appropriate to the time of day and to the duration until the next available flydubai flight. You'll also receive a refund for the total amount of your booking as a flydubai voucher.

What happens if I miss my flight?

If you don't make your flight for any reason, no refund or alternative travel can be offered by flydubai. However, if you're travelling on a "Free to Change" fare, you'll receive a refund as a flydubai voucher less AED 365 per person, per flight.

Why does flydubai not allow unaccompanied minors?

Given flydubai's diverse network, flydubai does not believe it could offer a consistent service at all locations and rather than compromise your experience, flydubai has decided not to offer the service.



Fares

Can I change the name of a passenger on my booking?

No, name changes are not permitted.

Does flydubai issue tickets?

Once a booking has been paid for, an electronic booking confirmation is issued.

Does flydubai offer child discounts?

flydubai does not offer child discounts. Discounts are only for an infant sharing its parent's seat. To keep fares low, the cost of flying is equally divided across all seats. If child discounts were offered, the adult fare would have to rise to compensate. Some countries differentiate taxes for children. So if your child is more than 2 years of age and less than 12 years of age for the entire duration of their journey, you should book them as a child. The fare will be the same as the adult fare, but the taxes may be lower.

I made my booking at flydubai.com – where can I change or cancel my booking?

Your booking can be changed or cancelled at flydubai.com or through the call centre.

I made my booking through the call centre – where can I change or cancel my booking?

Your booking can be changed or cancelled at flydubai.com or through the call centre.

I made my booking through a travel agent – where can I change or cancel my booking?

Your booking can be changed or cancelled through the call centre or through the travel agent who made the original booking.

Can I choose my seat?

You can choose your seat from AED 5, or if you want a seat with an additional 22 cm of legroom, this can be purchased for AED 100.

How can I get a group fare?

More than nine people travelling together will be classified as a group. Depending on demand, special group fares may be available on some routes. Group fares can be obtained through the call centre.

What type of fares does flydubai offer?

flydubai offers three types of fare.

If you know when you're travelling and that you're unlikely to change your mind, book flydubai's "No Change" fare. Once you've paid, you can't change or cancel your booking.

flydubai's "Pay to Change" fare gives you the freedom to change your flight for a charge of AED 100 per person, per flight or cancel your flight, for a charge or AED 150 per person, per flight (up to 24 hours before departure).

If you need to be flexible and want a checked baggage allowance (20 kg) to be included, flydubai offers a "Free to Change" fare for just a little extra. Opt for this fare and the AED 100 charge will be waived if you decide to change your flight (up to 24 hours prior to departure). If you change or cancel your flight less than 24 hours before departure (or don't make your flight) the charge is AED 365 per person, per flight.

Can I get a refund on my fare?

flydubai does not offer a cash refund. If you decide to cancel your flight, a voucher will be issued for use towards future travel with flydubai. Cash refunds are time-consuming and expensive to process. If flydubai offered cash refunds, fares would have to rise to cover these processing costs.

Can I pay cash for my booking?

Yes, if you want to pay using cash, your booking will be held for up to 24 hours so you can make your payment through one of flydubai's payment partners.

Offering you easy and convenient ways to pay with cash for a small fee, flydubai's payment partners include UAE Exchange, Emirates Post, Emirates NBD and Dubai Islamic Bank in the UAE.

For bookings made less than 48 hours before departure, the booking must be paid for immediately.

Can I pay using a credit card?

Yes, for a small payment fee. If you pay with your credit card, flydubai will ask to see this credit card at the airport before you board your flight.

If a credit card is used to pay on behalf of someone else, a photocopy of the front of the credit card and a photocopy of the cardholder's passport will need to be presented at the airport.

If these photocopies can't be presented at the airport, flydubai will not allow you to travel. This is an extra level of security designed to protect you.

Please note that a credit card cannot be used to pay on behalf of someone else travelling to or from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or Sudan.

Why could I not get the lowest fare?

Because flydubai must achieve an average fare. flydubai fares rise as more seats are sold. Seats are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. If you can't get the lowest fare, it simply means one of your fellow passengers has beaten you to it.



Baggage

Other airlines offer a hold baggage allowance. Why is flydubai different?

Carrying a checked bag increases fuel burn and ground handling costs. So, if you help flydubai reduce these costs by travelling light, flydubai won't make you pay for them. It's only fair.

What happens if I arrive at the airport and have not pre-paid for my bag(s)?

If you have not pre-purchased checked baggage, subject to availability, you'll be charged a per kilo rate. Checked baggage can be pre-purchased at a discount up to 4 hours before departure at flydubai.com or through the call centre.

What happens if my bag is 1 kg overweight?

Subject to hold space being available, you'll be charged a per kilo rate depending on your destination.

What happens if I arrive with more than three pieces of checked baggage?

Whether you've pre-purchased a 20 kg, a 30 kg or a 40 kg checked baggage allowance, you can check-in up to three pieces. The combined weight of all pieces must not exceed your pre-purchased checked baggage allowance. No single piece should be larger than 75 cm x 55 cm x 35 cm or weigh more than 32 kg. Subject to availability, additional weight or pieces will be charged at the applicable per kilo rate, even if the total weight for all pieces is less than the allowance you purchased.

How big can my bag be?

With any of flydubai's pre-purchased baggage allowances, you can check-in up to three pieces. Each piece must not be larger than 75 cm x 55 cm x 35 cm or weigh more than 32 kg.

When is the latest that I can arrive at the gate prior to departure?

You must be at the departure gate no later than 45 minutes prior to departure. If you arrive later than this, then you will not be able to travel and no refund will be offered.

What time does check-in open?

The flydubai check-in opens 3 hours before any scheduled departure.

What happens if I arrive at the gate with an over-sized or over-weight bag?

At the airport, over-sized hand baggage can be checked into the aircraft hold at the flydubai check-in desk. You will be charged the applicable per kilo rate.



flydubai vouchers

Can I use the voucher after the expiry date?

No, the voucher must be redeemed within the 12-month validity period. At the end of this period, the voucher will expire and there will be no cash refund on the value of the voucher.

How can I find out my voucher number and PIN if I have lost them?

Contact the call centre with your original booking reference and they will be able to re-send the voucher and PIN to the stored e-mail address.

Can I use my voucher with a travel partner?

Yes, this is not a problem. Vouchers can be redeemed through any channel.

What if my voucher is worth more than the fare I want to purchase?

Any difference between the fare and the value of the voucher will be saved on the same voucher and can be redeemed for future travel with flydubai.

Can I use the voucher to make a booking for someone else?

The voucher can be used to make a booking for someone else as long as you (the named voucher holder) travel with the other passenger on the same booking.



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