Coronavirus: Flydubai cancels, reroutes flights to 19 countries
Dubai-based flydubai on Tuesday announced suspension, cancellation and re-routing of flights to 19 countries.
“flydubai follows the directives issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the local health authorities. We will continue to work closely with our airport and airline partners to ensure that all safety measures are in place and in line with international standards,” the airline said.
Here’s the detailed list:
Saudi Arabia: Following a directive from the authorities in Saudi Arabia, flydubai flights to and from Saudi Arabia have been cancelled until 31 March.
Iran: flydubai flights to the Iranian cities of Esfahan, Lar, Mashhad, Shiraz and Tehran have been temporarily suspended following a directive from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Bahrain: Following a directive from the authorities in Bahrain, flydubai flights to and from Bahrain have been cancelled until 31 March.
Kuwait: Following a directive from the authorities in Kuwait, flydubai flights to and from Kuwait will be cancelled between 14 and 19 March.
Italy: flydubai flights to and from Catania have been cancelled from 15 March to 20 May.
flydubai flights to and from Naples have been cancelled from 14 March to 21 May.
Slovakia: Following a directive from the authorities in Slovakia, flydubai flights from and to Bratislava have been cancelled between 13 and 27 March.
Poland: Following a directive from the authorities in Poland, flydubai flights from and to Krakow have been cancelled between 15 and 28 March.
South Sudan: flydubai flights from and to Juba have been temporarily suspended from 14 March.
Pakistan: Following a directive from the authorities in Pakistan, flydubai flights will operate as per the following:
Flights to and from Sialkot will be rerouted to Islamabad on from 14 to 17 March.
Flights to and from Faisalabad and Multan will be rerouted to Islamabad from 15 to 17 March.
Flights to and from Quetta on 16 and 17 March have been cancelled and passengers will be rebooked on the Karachi flights. Flights to and from Karachi will continue to operate to schedule.
Djibouti: Following a directive from the authorities in Djibouti, flydubai flights from and to Djibouti have been suspended from 18 March.
Jordan: Following a directive from the authorities in Jordan, flydubai flights from and to Amman have been suspended from 17 March.
Iraq: Following a directive from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), flydubai flights from and to Iraq have been suspended from 17 March.
Lebanon: Following a directive from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), flydubai flights from and to Beirut have been suspended from 17 March.
Turkey: Following a directive from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), flydubai flights from and to Istanbul have been suspended from 17 March.
Azerbaijan: Following a directive from the authorities in Azerbaijan, flydubai flights from and to Baku have been suspended from 18 March.
India: Following a directive from the authorities in India, flydubai flights to and from India will be cancelled between 17 and 31 March.
Ukraine: Following a directive from the authorities in Ukraine, flydubai flights from and to Ukraine have been suspended from 17 March.
Egypt: Following a directive from the authorities in Egypt, flydubai flights to and from Alexandria will be cancelled between 19 and 31 March.
Sudan: Following a directive from the authorities in Sudan, flydubai flights from and to Sudan have been suspended from 17 March.
