Dubai-based flydubai today has announced that it will move its existing operations to Boryspil International Airport (KBP) Kiev with effect from 28 October 2018. From 02 October, double daily flights will be available between Kiev and Dubai.
flydubai launched its operations to Ukraine in 2013 and offers 17 weekly flights from Kiev and Odessa to Dubai. Ukrainian citizens travelling to Dubai can benefit from a Visa-on-Arrival. The visit visa is valid for 30-days and is free of charge. Through flydubai’s expanded codeshare partnership with Emirates, Ukrainian passengers also are offered unmatched travel options via Dubai’s aviation hub.
The new Boeing 737 MAX 8 cabin offers a flat-bed in Business Class and in addition to the extra space and privacy, passengers can sleep comfortably during their flight. Economy Class offers new RECARO seats, which are designed to optimise space and comfort so passengers can sit back, relax and enjoy their flight. flydubai also offers exceptional inflight entertainment with a full HD, 11.6-inch screen, featuring a wide selection of movies, TV shows, music and games in English, Arabic and Russian. In addition, the Boeing Sky interior with its gently-sculpted sidewalls and its smooth-flowing lines provides passengers with a more relaxing travel environment.
Emirates will codeshare on this route as part of the Emirates flydubai partnership announced in July 2017. For bookings under the codeshare, Emirates passengers will receive complimentary meals and the Emirates checked baggage allowance on flights operated by flydubai in Business and Economy classes. With the partnership, passengers from Ukraine will have an opportunity to travel via Dubai to the hundreds of destinations all over the world.
flydubai operates over 1,700 flights per week to over 90 destinations in 48 countries, including popular routes among Ukrainian travellers, such as Dubai (UAE), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Kathmandu (Nepal) and Zanzibar (Tanzanzia).
Flight Details
flydubai flights FZ 728/727 and FZ 730/729 operate daily between Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and Dubai International, Terminal 2 (DXB), effective from 28 October 2018.
| Flight Number | Route | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
| FZ 728 | KBP – DXB | 14:25 Local Time | 22:00 Local Time |
| FZ 727 | DXB – KBP | 09:20 Local Time | 13:25 Local Time |
| FZ 730 | KBP – DXB | 23:15 Local Time | 06:50 (next day), Local Time |
| FZ 729 | DXB – KBP | 18:00 Local Time | 22:15 Local Time |
Business Class return fares from Boryspil to Dubai start at USD1,853 and are inclusive of all taxes and 40kg checked baggage. Economy Class return fares start at USD 317 including 7kg hand baggage.
