flydubai launches exciting new direct flights to Iasi Romania 2025

flydubai launches exciting new direct flights to Iasi Romania 2025

Well, pack your bags and get your boarding passes ready, because flydubai has just touched down in Iasi, Romania. That’s right- on 19th September 2025, the Dubai-based airline made history as the first UAE carrier to fly direct to the city. And if that doesn’t put Iasi on the map for travelers, we don’t know what will.

Not content with just flying to Bucharest (which flydubai has been serving since 2012 like a seasoned pro), the airline decided Romania deserves a little more attention. Now, with Iasi in the mix, it’s offering not one but two Romanian gateways—because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t like a little variety?

Cue the Waterworks

Of course, no big flight launch would be complete without the classic water cannon salute. And Iasi International Airport delivered. As flydubai’s shiny Boeing rolled in, it got the full VIP car wash treatment, complete with flashing lights, applause, and enough mist to make passengers think they’d landed in a Romanian spa.

Airport director Romeo Vatra was practically glowing as he called the launch “a milestone.” And he’s not wrong. For Iasi, this is a big deal—it officially cements the city as an international gateway to Romania’s Moldova region. Translation: Iasi isn’t just for locals anymore; it’s open for global business (and tourists who like to say, “I went somewhere other than Bucharest”).

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Romanian Growth Spurt

flydubai clearly has a soft spot for Romania. Since 2012, its flights to Bucharest have been pulling in passengers like moths to a flame, growing 16% each year. And apparently, that wasn’t enough. The airline is now pumping things up with three daily flights to Bucharest, because once a day just doesn’t cut it anymore.

But the real headline here is Iasi. With this new route, flydubai is throwing open the doors for a market that’s been underserved for far too long. Business travelers, weekend wanderers, and people who just want a faster way to get from Dubai to Eastern Romania can now skip the long layovers and hop straight into Iasi.

When Can You Fly?

The new flights run twice a week—Tuesdays and Fridays—straight out of Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 2. It’s the perfect schedule for a quick business trip, a cheeky long weekend, or an excuse to extend your stay in Dubai just a little longer.

And in case you’re wondering, Emirates is tagging along too. Thanks to their codeshare agreement, passengers flying to Iasi can instantly connect to Emirates’ global network. So if you’re starting in Iasi, you could be in Sydney, Tokyo, or Cape Town before you’ve even finished telling your friends, “Yes, Iasi now has flights to Dubai.”

More Than Just a Flight

This isn’t just about putting another pin on flydubai’s map—it’s about unlocking opportunities. For Iasi, it means more tourists, more business connections, and way more bragging rights. For flydubai, it’s another chance to show off its ever-expanding reach and remind everyone that it’s not just about flashy Dubai skyscrapers—it’s about connecting people, cultures, and economies.

And for passengers? It’s simply more choice, more convenience, and more reasons to say, “Why not go to Iasi?”

The Bottom Line

flydubai’s arrival in Iasi is more than a new route—it’s a new chapter. It’s water cannon salutes, celebratory speeches, and the promise of smoother travel between the UAE and Romania’s northeast. So whether you’re chasing business deals, exploring castles, or just really into Romanian wine, flydubai has officially made it easier to get there.

Tuesdays and Fridays. Dubai to Iasi. Direct. No fuss, no frills—just a brand-new way to travel.

So the next time someone asks you, “Where’s Iasi?” you can proudly say, “It’s where flydubai just landed—and I’ve already booked my ticket.”