flydubai and Pokhara Metropolitan City have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote the upcoming regular international air service between Pokhara and Dubai, marking an important step toward strengthening the city’s international connectivity. The agreement comes as preparations move forward for the launch of regular flights from Pokhara International Airport to Dubai, with both sides committing to promotional activities designed to raise awareness of the new route and encourage greater international travel through Pokhara. The collaboration is expected to support Pokhara’s growing ambitions of becoming more closely connected with major global destinations while creating new opportunities for tourism, business and international mobility.
Under the agreement, Pokhara Metropolitan City will provide free advertising space for 15 days at available public and promotional locations across the city. The metropolitan authority will also support the promotion of the Pokhara-Dubai flight through its official digital platforms, social media channels and communication networks. Meanwhile, flydubai will take responsibility for the design, production, printing, transportation, installation and removal of promotional materials, ensuring that the campaign is implemented in a coordinated and professionally managed manner. The partnership reflects a shared effort to maximize public awareness and build momentum around one of Pokhara’s most significant new international aviation connections.
Regular Flights Set to Begin on September 23, 2026
The highly anticipated Pokhara-Dubai regular air service is scheduled to begin on September 23, 2026, opening a new chapter for international aviation from Nepal’s renowned tourism city. The launch of the service is expected to make Pokhara more accessible to travelers from Dubai and other international destinations connected through flydubai’s broader network. For a city internationally recognized for its spectacular natural beauty, adventure tourism and proximity to the Annapurna region, improved direct air connectivity could play an important role in attracting more foreign visitors and expanding Pokhara’s presence in the global tourism market.
The new service is also expected to provide greater convenience for travelers by creating an additional international gateway outside Kathmandu. As Pokhara International Airport seeks to establish itself as a more active international aviation hub, regular flights to Dubai could contribute to broader efforts to improve the airport’s operational capacity and international relevance. The connection is expected to support not only incoming tourists but also Nepali travelers, business communities, and individuals seeking easier access to international destinations through one of the world’s major aviation hubs.
Tourism, Trade and International Mobility Expected to Benefit
Pokhara Metropolitan City Mayor Dhan Raj Acharya expressed confidence that the new air connection would make a positive contribution to tourism promotion, international movement, trade and economic activities in the region. He described the collaboration between flydubai and the metropolitan city as an important development in the continuing effort to strengthen Pokhara International Airport and establish better links between Pokhara and destinations around the world. The agreement, he said, represents a meaningful opportunity to bring greater international attention to Pokhara while supporting the city’s wider economic and tourism ambitions.
Mayor Acharya emphasized that the shared focus would now be on making the Pokhara-Dubai flight successful and using the new connection as a foundation for expanding Pokhara’s access to additional international destinations in the future. The partnership highlights the growing importance of coordinated efforts between airlines and local governments in promoting new aviation routes, particularly in tourism-driven destinations such as Pokhara. With regular international service scheduled to begin later this month, expectations are rising that the Dubai connection could become an important milestone in strengthening Pokhara’s position as an internationally connected tourism destination.
A New Gateway for Pokhara’s International Future
The agreement between flydubai and Pokhara Metropolitan City represents more than a promotional campaign for a new flight route; it signals a broader push to connect one of Nepal’s most important tourism destinations with the international market. By combining the airline’s operational reach with the metropolitan city’s promotional platforms, the two sides are seeking to generate stronger visibility for the new service and encourage travelers to consider Pokhara as both a destination and an international travel gateway.
As September 23, 2026, approaches, the success of the Pokhara-Dubai service will be closely watched by Nepal’s tourism and aviation sectors. The new route has the potential to support increased visitor arrivals, facilitate international travel, and stimulate business activity while giving Pokhara International Airport an important opportunity to demonstrate its role in Nepal’s expanding aviation landscape. For Pokhara, the collaboration could mark a significant step toward a more globally connected future, bringing the city closer to international travelers and opening new possibilities for tourism and economic growth.
