Flydubai Flight Cancellations: Cheaper Alternatives to Asia Available

Following the suspension of Flydubai flights to and from Israel, Israelis seeking convenient connections to the Far East now have several alternative options. A review by the Gulliver travel company indicates that destinations such as Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, and the Philippines can still be reached through various transit points, including Addis Ababa, Tashkent, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt, at competitive prices and sometimes with favorable layover times.

Tamar Garzon, CEO of Gulliver, stated that while Flydubai's flight suspension limits connection options to the Far East for now, passengers are not left without alternatives. Flights are available via Tashkent with Uzbekistan Airways, Baku with Azerbaijan Airlines, and Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines, with some offering shorter or more convenient layovers.

Garzon advised travelers planning trips to Southeast Asia, Japan, or Vietnam to compare different connection routes rather than settling for a single option, as attractive prices are available. Examples include a flight to Bangkok with Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa starting at $741 per person, a flight to Tokyo with KLM for $1066 per person, and a flight to Manila with Air India for $1012 per person. Other examples provided include a flight to Bangkok via Tashkent for $1378 and a flight to Hanoi, Vietnam, combining El Al and Vietnam Airlines via Frankfurt for $1286.