Flydubai to launch direct Dubai–Skopje route three times weekly from March, says Timcho Mucunski
Timcho Mucunski met Flydubai's chief commercial officer in the UAE and confirmed a March launch of three weekly direct flights between Dubai and Skopje.
Flydubai will launch a direct route between Dubai and Skopje with three weekly flights starting in March next year, Macedonian Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski announced after a meeting in the United Arab Emirates.
During a working visit to the UAE, Mucunski met with Flydubai's Chief Commercial Officer, Hamad Obaidala. The two discussed operational details and the wider potential of the connection to strengthen economic and trade links between the two countries.
Economic and tourism benefits
Officials highlighted that the new service is expected to boost investment opportunities, increase tourist flows, and deepen cultural exchanges. The route will provide businesses and travelers a direct link that could shorten travel times and simplify logistics.
According to Mucunski, the establishment of the direct airline is a concrete result of active economic diplomacy and the efforts for better international connectivity.
The announcement follows bilateral discussions aimed at expanding cooperation, with both sides expressing readiness to coordinate on schedules, marketing and other measures to ensure the route's viability.
Photo: press material from the event
