Key Takeaways
- flydubai will start three weekly cargo flights between Dubai and Karachi.
- The service will begin on October 1, 2026, using Boeing 737-800 freighter aircraft.
- The new route will enhance logistics capabilities and provide additional freight capacity.
flydubai has announced the launch of dedicated cargo flights between Dubai and Karachi, starting from October 1, 2026. The airline will operate the service three times a week, using Boeing 737-800 freighter aircraft.
The flights will operate from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and will serve as flydubai Cargo’s dedicated freighter hub, complementing the airline’s existing network which includes routes to Doha, Erbil, Kuwait City, and Sulaymaniyah.
The new service will allow flydubai to transport specialized cargo, including pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, dangerous goods, express shipments, and aerospace components, thereby expanding its logistics capabilities.
The airline stated that the new cargo operation will provide businesses with additional main-deck freight capacity across its regional network, enhancing the overall logistics infrastructure.
flydubai will introduce three Boeing 737-800 freighters under a wet-lease agreement with SolitAir, each capable of providing around 23,000 kilograms of additional payload capacity per flight.
The new route is part of flydubai’s initial freighter network, which also includes planned services connecting Dubai with destinations in South Asia and Asia.
The airline’s move is expected to boost trade and commerce between Dubai and Karachi, offering more efficient and reliable cargo transportation options to businesses in both cities.
