Dubai-based budget airline, Flydubai, has suspended its flights to three major cities in Pakistan, according to reports on Thursday.
According to media reports, the airline has decided to suspend flights to Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar until 26 October 2026 due to operational issues.
However, flights to other cities, including Karachi, Sialkot, Multan, Faisalabad, and Quetta, will continue as normal.
Airline officials have clarified that other UAE based airlines operating in Pakistan are still running their flights as usual. Adding that there has been no change in their schedules.
The airline also said that the passengers who have already booked tickets will be refunded.
In addition to this, passengers are being offered rebooking options on other airlines to avoid travel problems.
As seen previously, tensions in the region have been affecting Gulf flight operations. Due to these complex geopolitical situations, many flights in the region were cancelled or rescheduled.
Passenger traffic at Dubai Airport saw a significant drop of up to 66 per cent in March. Reports say that this has impacted airline strategies.
Economic experts say that limiting operations due to regional tensions is a worrying development for airlines in the Gulf region.
The suspension has affected the travel plans of passengers and also limited access for Pakistani expatriates travelling to Dubai. However, flights are expected to resume once the situation improves.
Get 40% discount on Saudi Arabia flights
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) recently announced a big reduction in ticket prices for passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia.
According to a PIA spokesperson, fares have been reduced for flights from Pakistan to Dammam and Riyadh.
The airline is now giving a 40 per cent discount on tickets for these routes. The discount started immediately, according to the reports.
The airline also shared a travel offer message saying passengers can enjoy up to 40 per cent off on flights to Dammam and Riyadh. The travel period for this offer is from 1st May 2026 to 29th May 2026.
Passengers can book tickets through the official PIA website www.piac.com.pk. You can also visit the site to see more information regarding the matter.
