flydubai is planning to expand its African capacity with daily service to Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport, as its 11th destination in Africa starting March 2023.
With a huge population of expats from Somalia residing in Dubai, the airline is planning to double its frequency on the route from June 2023. The non-stop service will allow individuals living at both ends to travel between the two cities more conveniently.
Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, said: “We continue to look for opportunities to grow our network in East Africa and open up underserved markets. This region has seen significant economic growth and development in recent years, our direct flights will further stimulate the economy and help create free flows of travel and trade.”
Other African cities served by flydubai include: Addis Ababa, Alexandria, Asmara, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Entebbe, Hargeisa, Khartoum, Juba and Zanzibar
Sudhir Sreedharan, senior vice president of commercial operations (UAE, GCC, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent) at flydubai, said: “flydubai will offer convenient and reliable travel services between both countries. This route will be operated by our fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, offering customers the comfort of our Business Class cabin or a more customised experience in Economy Class. We are looking forward to doubling our frequency to Somalia from 01 June 2023 and further connecting the market to Dubai and beyond.”
Meanwhile, the lack of competition between Dubai and Mogadishu route will allow the airline to capitalise on the route.