Dubai-Pokhara Flights: Timings, Fares and Direct Flight Details
Dubai-Pokhara flights are now operating daily after flydubai launched a new direct service between Dubai International Airport and Pokhara International Airport in Nepal. The new route started on September 23, 2026. It gives UAE travellers a direct way to reach Pokhara without connecting through Kathmandu.
flydubai is the first airline to operate a scheduled international service directly between Dubai and Pokhara. The route is expected to make travel easier for tourists, trekkers and people visiting family and friends in Nepal.
Dubai-Pokhara Flight Schedule and Fares
The new service operates from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport. Travellers can check the main flight details below:
- Airline: flydubai
- Route: Dubai to Pokhara
- Dubai airport: Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3
- Pokhara airport: Pokhara International Airport
- Outbound flight: FZ 1165
- Dubai departure: 12:00pm
- Pokhara arrival: 6:15pm local time
- Return flight: FZ 1166
- Pokhara departure: 7:15pm
- Dubai arrival: Around 10:00pm
- Flight frequency: Daily
- Dubai-Pokhara flight time: Around 4.5 hours
According to flydubai, return Economy fares from Dubai start at Dh1,950, while return Business Class fares start at Dh5,400. These are starting fares and can change based on travel dates, seat availability and the fare selected. Passengers should check the final price before booking.
Why the Dubai-Pokhara Route Matters?
The direct connection removes the need for passengers to travel through Kathmandu before reaching Pokhara. This can save travellers a connecting flight and make the journey simpler.
Pokhara is one of Nepal’s most popular tourism destinations. The city is known as a gateway to the Annapurna region and is widely used by travellers planning trekking and adventure trips. The new service can also benefit UAE residents travelling to Nepal for holidays, family visits and leisure.
More Flydubai Flights to Nepal
The Pokhara service expands flydubai’s presence in Nepal. The airline now operates 35 flights per week to the country, including four daily services between Dubai and Kathmandu.
The new route also operates under flydubai’s codeshare partnership with Emirates. Eligible passengers can use the partnership to connect through Dubai to other destinations covered by the network.
For travellers planning a trip, it is important to check the latest flight schedule, baggage allowance and ticket conditions before travelling. Flight timings and fares can change depending on operational requirements and availability.
