flydubai set to start flights to Kyrgyz Republic

Bishkek in the Kyrgyz Republic, part of the former Soviet Union, has been named as flydubai's 50th destination, with flights from Dubai launching next month. The entry into the Kyrgyz Republic expands the global network of the low cost carrier to 28 countries across the GCC, Middle East, Africa, Indian Sub-Continent, Asia and Central and Eastern Europe. The new service, which is due to begin on February 7, makes flydubai the first UAE airline to offer direct flights to the Kyrgyz Republic, the airline said in a statement. Flights will operate twice a week, departing Dubai on Tuesdays and Fridays, with flights from Bishkek to Dubai leaving on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith said: "We are proud to launch our latest services, bringing our destinations in the former Soviet Union to 12. "It is also a significant milestone for us as the 50th destination we have announced - quite an achievement since our first flight in June 2009. "We have already launched operations to a number of cities in Central Asia and we believe Bishkek will be just as well received." The capital and largest city of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek is flydubai's first foray into the central Asian country and marks the continued rise in demand for flights to previously under-served destinations in Central Asia. The Kyrgyz Republic has a growing presence in the UAE thanks to a 3,000-strong expatriate population.