UAE-Lithuania travel: flydubai launches direct flights to Vilnius
Three weekly flights enhance access to major international connections
DUBAI – flydubai has inaugurated its first direct service to Vilnius, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate nonstop flights between Dubai and the Lithuanian capital.
The launch adds a significant new connection between the two countries, enhances flydubai’s growing Central and Eastern European footprint and opens a fresh gateway for tourism, business and trade.
The carrier now serves more than 135 destinations across 58 countries, further strengthening its international reach.
New route
The service operates three times weekly, linking Dubai’s global aviation hub with Vilnius International Airport and offering travellers increased choice and convenience.
The route is expected to support rising demand for leisure and business travel while offering Lithuanian passengers seamless onward access to major global destinations.
Noora Juma, the non-resident Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Lithuania, said the connection represents “a new link between two cities and two countries”, noting its potential to unlock “endless possibilities” between the two nations.
UAE-Lithuania travel
Lithuania’s Minister of Transport and Communications, Juras Taminskas, highlighted that the start of flydubai operations makes it the fourth new airline to begin services in the country over the past two years. He said the development reflects Vilnius Airport’s standing as a secure and reliable partner, adding that the route marks “a new stage” in Lithuania’s aviation sector. Around 40,000 passengers are expected to travel on the service in its first year.
The direct connection offers Lithuanian travellers easier access to Dubai’s attractions and further links to destinations such as the Maldives, Tanzania, Sri Lanka and Thailand. It is also poised to support trade flows and cultural tourism, building on the UAE’s established status as a key transport hub.
Jeyhun Efendi, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said the service underscores the airline’s commitment to improving access to underserved markets. He noted that the route is expected to stimulate tourism and commercial activity between the two countries.
Lithuanian Airports Chief Executive Officer, Simonas Bartkus, described the new direct service as an important strengthening of the country’s aviation map. He said the link to one of the Middle East’s leading hubs offers access to more than 200 destinations within the combined Emirates and flydubai network. He also highlighted the airline’s investment in developing inbound tourism to the Baltic States, which he called crucial for year-round route sustainability.
Passengers travelling on the new flights will have access to flydubai’s updated cabin products. Business Class features lie-flat seats, an internationally inspired dining selection and a personalised service environment. Economy Class passengers can enjoy complimentary inflight entertainment and a selection of meals, supporting the airline’s broader enhancements to the travel experience.
Flight details
The Dubai-Vilnius service is operated under the flydubai–Emirates codeshare, enabling passengers to travel with a single ticket, benefit from through-checked baggage and access a combined network of more than 240 destinations globally.
Flights operate three times a week from Vilnius International Airport (VNO) to Terminal 3 at Dubai International. Return Business Class fares from Dubai to Vilnius start from Dh7,505, while Economy Class Lite fares begin at Dh2,225. From Vilnius to Dubai, Business Class return fares start from EUR 1,440 and Economy Class Lite fares from EUR 390.
Tickets are available through the airline’s website, mobile app, the UAE Contact Centre, flydubai travel shops and authorised travel partners. All timings are local.