flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today the launch of flights to Osh in Kyrgyzstan from 03 November with a twice-weekly service, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate direct flights from Dubai. The addition of flights to Osh makes it the second point in Kyrgyzstan including the capital, Bishkek. ​

With the launch of operations to Osh, flydubai expands its network in Central Asia to eight points, providing passengers from the UAE with more options for travel to the region. This includes Almaty and Astana in Kazakhstan, Bishkek and Osh in Kyrgyzstan, Dushanbe in Tajikistan as well as Namangan, Samarkand and Tashkent in Uzbekistan.

Flights will operate from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) to Osh International Airport (OSS) twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Flights will operate from Osh International Airport (OSS) to Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. Emirates will codeshare on this route offering passengers more options for connections through Dubai’s international aviation hub.