Dubai-based airline flydubai has announced the start of flights to Montenegro’s capital Podgorica, which will begin on November 1.

With two flights a week, the journey includes a stopover in Sarajevo, a popular destination on the flydubai network. Podgorica joins the airlines network in Central and Eastern Europe, which includes Belgrade, Bratislava, Bucharest, Prague, Skopje, Sarajevo and Sofia.

Flydubai will become the only UAE-based carrier to offer direct air links to Podgorica.

Commenting on the launch, Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer of flydubai, said: “With the launch of our flights to Podgorica, we continue to offer passengers more ways to explore and discover Montenegro. The popularity of our summer flights to Tivat has shown a continuous demand for more access to this part of the world and we are delighted to be offering flights to Montenegro on a regular basis.”

Podgorica offers its visitors plenty to explore, with its charming architecture, green spaces and scenic surroundings, along with a bustling café culture and numerous museums to visit. Skadar Lake National Park, home of the largest Lake in Southern Europe, is a short drive outside of the city, while the popular coastal city of Tivat can be reached with a 90-minute drive.

“With the launch of this new route, flydubai will become the first airline to offer regular services between Podgorica and Sarajevo,” said Jeyhun Efendi, senior vice president Commercial (UAE, EU, ME, CIS) at flydubai. “We look forward to the new opportunities that this will provide along with the flows of trade and tourism that these flights can offer.” - TradeArabia News Service