flydubai launches new daily route to Peshawar
flydubai has announced the launch of a new daily service to one of the biggest cities in South Asia.
Starting from Thursday May 15, the Dubai-based carrier will operate a daily service to Peshawar in Pakistan.
Flights to Bacha Khan International Airport will take off from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport.
The new route from DXB allows travellers from the UAE and the rest of the GCC more options when flying to Pakistan.
Since 2010, when the carrier launched its first flights to Karachi, it has expanded its network in Pakistan to include Faisalabad, Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Quetta and Sialkot.
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flydubai flights to Bacha Khan International Airport will leave DXB daily at 8.55pm GST with an arrival time of 1.05am Pakistan Standard Time.
And return flights will take off from Peshawar at 2.05am Pakistan Standard Time and arrive at Dubai International Airport at 4.15am.
Return business class fares from DXB to PEW start from Dhs5,270 and economy class Lite fares start from Dhs1,300.
Return business class fares from PEW to DXB start from around Dhs5,110 and economy class lite fares start from around Dhs1,371.
Located in northwestern Pakistan, Peshawar has a rich history that makes it one of the oldest cities in South Asia.
Peshawar dates back all the way to 39 BCE and it's the oldest city in Pakistan.
Walk around the Masjid Mahabat Khan Mosque, which was built in 1630, and head indoors for a look at a lovely tiled interior.
The city is also great if you like to shop. Things to buy include semi-precious stones, carpets and honey.
Peshawar features cultural landmarks like the historic Bala Hisar Fort and the Qissa Khwani Bazaar, which once served as a gathering place for traders and poets.
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