DUBAI, UAE / RankWire.AI / – UAE airline flydubai is increasing its flight options to Italy to meet the rising demand for international travel. According to official statements from Emirates News Agency, flydubai is intensifying its presence in Italy by adding more flight frequencies from key commercial centers. As part of the revised schedule beginning July 31, 2026, the airline will operate double daily services between Dubai and Milan-Bergamo and will strengthen its route network in Naples with daily round-trip flights.
This expansion broadens the airline’s overall operational footprint in Italy, which also includes three weekly flights to Catania Airport in Sicily, along with twice-weekly seasonal summer flights to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport in Sardinia, running through the end of August. In addition to increasing flight frequency, flydubai has announced operational adjustments due to scheduled infrastructure maintenance in Southern Italy. During this period, from November 1 to November 30, 2026, the airline will temporarily reroute its daily Dubai International Airport service to Salerno Costa d’Amalfi and Cilento Airport. Regular flights to Naples are expected to resume on December 1, 2026, with current bookings automatically transferred to the Salerno route during the transition period.
Codeshare Agreement Enhances Connectivity Via Dubai Hub
The expanded routes to Milan-Bergamo and Naples are maintained through the established codeshare partnership between flydubai and Emirates, the international flag carrier. This collaboration offers travelers the benefit of integrated itineraries, unified ticketing, synchronized schedules, and through-checked baggage across both airlines. By utilizing the joint network centered on Dubai’s hub, passengers traveling from Italian airports enjoy seamless access to long-haul destinations across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, including direct connections to Kenya, Oman, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Zanzibar.
This capacity growth aligns with broader aviation industry trends in the Middle East and Europe, where international passenger numbers are steadily rebounding post-pandemic. The increase in flight frequencies supports growing bilateral trade, investment, and tourism exchanges between the United Arab Emirates and Italy. The addition of double-daily flights to Milan-Bergamo offers more seats for business travelers heading to Italy’s financial and industrial centers, while daily flights to Southern Italy cater to the rising seasonal demand from international tourists visiting the historic sites along the Amalfi Coast.
Commenting on the network expansion, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, emphasized that Naples and Milan have become key gateways within the airline’s European route map. Al Ghaith highlighted that the focus remains on providing reliable regional access for travelers, alongside a long-term commitment to improving connectivity to underserved markets. He further noted that market data shows flydubai’s strengthening presence in Italy through strategic frequency increases to meet the growing passenger flows between the UAE and Italy, especially with travel volume picking up as the winter season approaches.
Major Airports in the Region Offer Direct Traveler Access
Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, pointed out that expanding direct flights to Naples and Milan-Bergamo underscores the Italian market’s strategic importance. Efendi explained that non-stop connections allow international travelers to leverage the combined reach of flydubai and Emirates, enabling seamless access to key global destinations through Dubai. The airline’s commercial leadership confirmed that fleet and operational teams are prepared for the increased daily flight operations, ensuring consistent service quality for both passenger and cargo services.
These operational enhancements reflect flydubai’s ongoing fleet expansion and efforts to develop its international network. As the airline continues to acquire modern narrow-body aircraft, plans are in place to further increase frequencies on high-demand European routes. The new Italian flight schedules strengthen Dubai’s role as a global aviation hub, facilitating smooth passenger and freight movements from Europe to the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and East Africa.