Flydubai, the Dubai-based budget airline, has revealed plans to resume operations from Al Maktoum International Airport within the next two years. The announcement was made by Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, during a media interaction at the Dubai Airshow 2025. Currently operating from Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport (DXB), the airline had previously utilized Al Maktoum Airport before suspending services during the Covid-19 pandemic. Al Ghaith emphasized that the move is part of a strategic expansion plan, starting modestly and scaling up over time. He also dismissed concerns about capacity constraints at DXB, which is nearing full operational limits. The transition to Al Maktoum Airport is expected to alleviate pressure on DXB while providing flydubai with greater flexibility for growth. The airline’s return to Al Maktoum marks a significant step in Dubai’s aviation strategy, reinforcing the city’s position as a global aviation hub.