Flydubai started its five-times weekly operations at Milan Bergamo Airport on Wednesday

Dubai-based airline flydubai on Wednesday touched down at Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to a water cannon salute and warm welcome by the airport officials, marking the start of the airline's five-times weekly operations to the city, growing its network in Italy to four points including Catania, Naples and Pisa.

Flights to Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) started on March 10 with a five-times weekly service. The carrier will increase the frequency to a daily service from April 18.

Emirates will codeshare on these routes and the flights will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB), offering travellers more seamless connections through Dubai’s international aviation hub.

Bergamo, a historic city in northern Italy, has been designated alongside Brescia as the Italian Capital of Culture for 2023. This prestigious title recognises the city's vibrant cultural scene, with a year-long programme of exhibitions, concerts, performances, and other events highlighting its artistic heritage and contemporary creativity.

Flight details:

Flights from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) to Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) will operate five times a week. The frequency will increase to a daily service from April 18.

For more details, go to flydubai.com, the official flydubai App, the Call Centre in Dubai on 600 54 44 45.