UAE · Founded 2008
flydubai Business Class
flydubai is Emirates' Dubai-based sister carrier, flying an all-narrowbody 737 fleet (no widebodies currently — 30 Boeing 787-9s are on order for future long-haul growth) to 131 destinations. Business class is a genuine fully-flat product (78in pitch) on a narrowbody, and the airline has unveiled an even newer Business Suite with a closing door on select aircraft. Shares the Emirates Skywards loyalty programme.
- From
- $1,450
- Max savings
- 55%
- Rating
- 4.1★*
- Fleet
- 3 types
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Quick answers
At a glance
What is flydubai business class?
flydubai Business Class — Fully flat, staggered 2-2/1-1 layout (10 seats); a newer Business Suite WITH a closing door has also been unveiled on select aircraft. Seat width 21 inches, length 78 inch pitch, fully flat.
How much can I save on flydubai?
Consolidator fares from $1,450 — about 55% below published retail. You earn full Emirates Skywards (shared with Emirates) miles.
Which lounges does flydubai use?
flydubai Business Lounge (DXB Terminal 3). Worldwide: Contract lounges at select airports.
The Airline
About flydubai
A comprehensive look at flydubai's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.
Airline overview
flydubai is Emirates' Dubai-based sister carrier, flying an all-narrowbody 737 fleet (no widebodies currently — 30 Boeing 787-9s are on order for future long-haul growth) to 131 destinations. Business class is a genuine fully-flat product (78in pitch) on a narrowbody, and the airline has unveiled an even newer Business Suite with a closing door on select aircraft. Shares the Emirates Skywards loyalty programme.
Founded in 2008, flydubai is headquartered in UAE and operates to 131+ destinations across 80+ countries. The fleet is built around Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 9 for long-haul operations, with additional narrowbody types on regional routes. flydubai operates independently of major global alliances, with select bilateral partnerships for codesharing.
The business class experience
flydubai Business Class features Fully flat, staggered 2-2/1-1 layout (10 seats); a newer Business Suite WITH a closing door has also been unveiled on select aircraft. Seat width is 21 inches and fully extended bed length is 78 inch pitch, fully flat — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on flydubai's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.
In-flight entertainment is delivered via Seatback touchscreen IFE (15.6in). Dining on flydubai: Business class dining with regional specialties. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 32kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.
Lounges and ground experience
At the home hub: flydubai Business Lounge (DXB Terminal 3). At other airports worldwide: Contract lounges at select airports. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.
On the ground at departure, flydubai business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.
What travelers say
“A genuinely strong flat-bed product for a narrowbody carrier — 78 inches of pitch is real, not a marketing rounding error. Watch for the newer door-equipped Business Suite rolling out on select aircraft, a step up again. Great for connecting beyond Dubai to secondary cities that Emirates itself doesn't serve directly. Shares Skywards status and miles with Emirates.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review
Booking flydubai with consolidator fares
Our consolidator contract with flydubai gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 55% savings on business class bookings. These are standard flydubai tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in Emirates Skywards (shared with Emirates), complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.
When you request a quote, we search all available flydubai dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with flydubai under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.
Cabin Details
Inside flydubai business class
Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.
- Cabin name
- flydubai Business Class
- Seat type
- Fully flat, staggered 2-2/1-1 layout (10 seats); a newer Business Suite WITH a closing door has also been unveiled on select aircraft
- Seat width
- 21 inches
- Seat length
- 78 inch pitch, fully flat
- In-flight entertainment
- Seatback touchscreen IFE (15.6in)
- Dining
- Business class dining with regional specialties
- Baggage allowance
- 2 × 32kg checked
- Miles program
- Emirates Skywards (shared with Emirates)
Home lounge
flydubai Business Lounge (DXB Terminal 3)
Lounges at other airports
Contract lounges at select airports
Hubs
Aircraft types
“A genuinely strong flat-bed product for a narrowbody carrier — 78 inches of pitch is real, not a marketing rounding error. Watch for the newer door-equipped Business Suite rolling out on select aircraft, a step up again. Great for connecting beyond Dubai to secondary cities that Emirates itself doesn't serve directly. Shares Skywards status and miles with Emirates.”
Top Routes
Popular flydubai business class routes
The most-booked flydubai premium routes through our consolidator contracts.
- Dubai → Istanbulflydubai Class$1,450from
- Dubai → Tbilisiflydubai Class$1,200from
- Dubai → Zanzibarflydubai Class$1,350from
- Dubai → Kathmanduflydubai Class$1,280from
Fleet
flydubai aircraft we book
flydubai flydubai business class on each aircraft type — cabin product, seat configuration, and route examples.
- Boeing 737 MAX 8Boeing
Re-engined 737 — modern narrowbody widely deployed across US and global operators. Premium cabins are 2-2 domestic-first recliner; no lie-flat.
- Boeing 737-800Boeing
Pre-MAX 737 — the long-running workhorse. Primarily US carriers and global low-cost. Premium cabins are 2-2 domestic-first recliner.
- Boeing 737 MAX 9Boeing
Stretched 737 MAX variant. United, Alaska, Copa, others operate. Same cabin technology as MAX 8 with more total seats.
See the full flydubai fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.
Reference Data
flydubai carrier reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA airline code | FZ |
| ICAO airline code | FDB |
| Canonical name | flydubai |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Alliance | Independent / no alliance affiliation |
| Hub airports | Dubai International Airport, Terminal 2/3 (DXB) |
| Source for canonical fields | Wikidata (CC0) · Q1048495 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog |
Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.
Facts independently verified 2026-08-05
Fleet, route, seat, and lounge facts on this page were checked against 3 independent sources:
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flydubai
- onemileatatime.com/reviews/flydubai-business-class-boeing-737-max/
- onemileatatime.com/news/flydubai-business-suite/
Star ratings follow a separate five-source composite methodology — see our ratings & verification methodology.
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