flyDubai's first scheduled commercial flight has landed at Pokhara International Airport Wednesday at September 23, 2026 at 6:18 pm. The flight was welcomed with traditonal water cannon salute for the aircraft and khada garlands for passengers.
A total of113 passengers arrived from Dubai, while 153 departed on the return flight to Dubai at 7:15 pm.
This marks Pokhara's first daily scheduled International air service,flyDubai being the first foreign carrier to offer it.
As for business incentive, Hotel Association Pokhaara offered inaugural flight passengers a free first night plus breakfast and upto 30% off for boarding pass holders at participating hotels. Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal offered 15-20% discounts.
As previously covered , the aircrafts to be used for the flight are A319 with carrying capacity of about 140-150 seats and A320 with 160-180 seats depending on the demand.
The time scheduled for daily flights are arrival at 6:15pm and departure at 7:15pm as of summer shift before shifting to different timetable from winter shift from Oct 25.
