flydubai announces direct flights to Benghazi, expanding its network in Africa

• The Dubai-based carrier becomes the first UAE carrier to connect the Libyan city with Dubai
• With the start of its three-times-weekly service to Benghazi, the carrier expands its network in Africa to 13 destinations across nine countries
• flydubai's network is expected to grow to more than 100 destinations by the summer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 May 2026: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the launch of direct flights to Benghazi in Libya, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate direct services between Dubai and Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN). Flights will operate on 17 June 2026 from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB).

The new route will strengthen connectivity between the UAE and Libya while offering passengers from Benghazi seamless access to flydubai's growing network through Dubai's aviation hub.

With the addition of Benghazi, flydubai's network in East and North Africa expands to 13 destinations, underscoring the carrier's commitment to opening underserved markets and supporting trade, tourism and cultural exchange through direct air links to Dubai. flydubai recently started operations in Nairobi, its second point in Kenya after Mombasa, and launched seasonal operations to Al Alamein in Egypt, which operates from June during the busy summer period.

Over the last couple of weeks, flydubai has resumed operations to the majority of its destinations in its network, including the GCC and the Middle East, as well as select destinations in Europe and Russia. The carrier will restart operations to seasonal summer destinations, including popular destinations such as Bodrum, Dubrovnik, Mykonos, Santorini, Tivat, and more, from 22 May 2026. In addition, flydubai recently announced the launch of its daily service to Bangkok, its second destination in Thailand alongside Krabi, from 01 July 2026.

Flight details

The new service is offered s part of the flydubai and Emirates codeshare partnership, enabling passengers to benefit from smoother itineraries, a single ticket, through check-in of baggage and access to an extensive combined network.

Flights will operate three times a week from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN).

Return Business Class fares from DXB to BEN start from AED 10,500 and Economy Class Lite fares start from AED 4,500. Return Business Class fares from BEN to DXB start from USD 2,500 and Economy Class Lite fares start from USD 800.

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