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Emirates Skywards system upgrade

Published on: 28 May 2025, 14:47 Dubai (GMT+4)

Emirates Skywards is upgrading its systems to give you a more secure and rewarding experience.

Between 09 and 11 June 2025, you might not be able to update your profile or reset your password, along with other delays or disruptions to earning or spending of Skywards Miles. 

If you’re travelling within this period, we recommend updating your membership number on your bookings and completing any reward bookings before 09 June 2025.

Construction works at Sofia Airport

Published on: 25 May 2025, 00:00 Dubai (GMT+4)

Due to construction works at Sofia Airport, we are expecting the airport to be busier than usual. Read more

Terminal change at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh

Published on: 27 December 2024, 11:07 Dubai (GMT+4)

Effective from 31 December 2024, all flydubai flights to and from Riyadh will operate from Terminal 3 of Riyadh King Khalid International Airport instead of Terminal 2.

Travelling to/from Saudi Arabia during Umrah/Hajj season

Last updated: 28 January 2025, 11:37 Dubai (GMT+4)

Travel requirements for passengers travelling to/from Saudi Arabia during Umrah/Hajj season. Read more

Restriction on carriage of pagers and walkie-talkies

Published on: 04 October 2024, 16:38 Dubai (GMT+4)

Until further notice, passengers travelling from or transiting through Dubai are not allowed to carry pagers and walkie-talkies in hand baggage, checked baggage, or cargo.

Change in boarding cut-off time at Muscat International Airport

Published on: 02 August 2024, 16:07 Dubai (GMT+4)

As requested by the local authorities, passengers travelling from Muscat are required to arrive at the boarding gate no later than 40 minutes before their flight departure time to complete the pre-boarding procedure.

Acceptance of children under 17 years to the UAE

Published on: 26 July 2024, 10:25 Dubai (GMT+4)

Until further notice, children aged 17 and under are not permitted to travel on a tourist or visitor visa unless accompanied by a parent or authorized guardian. This restriction does not apply to visa-exempt or visa-on-arrival nationals.

Terminal change at Almaty International Airport

Published on: 13 June 2024, 11:23 Dubai (GMT+4)

Effective from 12 June 2024 flydubai flights to and from Almaty will operate to Terminal 2 of Almaty International Airport instead of Terminal 1.

Terminal change at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow

Last updated: 30 May 2024, 13:49 Dubai (GMT+4)

Effective from 08 June 2024 flydubai flights to and from Lucknow will operate from Terminal 3 of Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport instead of Terminal 1.

flydubai’s MAX 9 aircraft are not affected by the directive by the FAA

Published on: 10 January 2024, 12:01 Dubai (GMT+4)

Following The Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 06 January 2024, flydubai can confirm that the three Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft in its fleet are not affected. Read more

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