flydubai has announced the launch of its dedicated freighter operations, marking a new phase in the airline’s diversification strategy and further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global logistics and trade hub.
Beginning 01 October 2026, flydubai will add three Boeing 737‑800 freighters to its fleet under a wet‑lease agreement with SolitAir. Each aircraft provides 23,000 kg of additional payload per flight, offering immediate main‑deck capacity ahead of the fourth‑quarter peak season. The freighters will operate alongside belly‑hold capacity across flydubai’s fleet of 98 Boeing 737 passenger aircraft, with significantly more cargo capability to follow once the airline’s 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners enter service. The airline also plans to evaluate passenger‑to‑freighter conversions from 2029 onwards.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer at flydubai, said: “Dubai has established itself as one of the world’s most connected hubs for E‑commerce, trade and logistics, and its ambitions under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 continue to create new opportunities for businesses to reach global markets. The launch of dedicated freighter operations marks an important step in flydubai’s evolution and reflects our commitment to supporting Dubai’s vision through enhanced trade connectivity and logistics capabilities. By building on the strength of our network and expanding our cargo offering and list of codeshare and interline partners, we are creating new pathways for businesses to move goods more efficiently, access new markets and contribute to economic growth across the region and beyond.”
