# Middle East airlines expand global routes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/middle-east-airlines-expand-global-routes
> Updated: 2026-07-28T08:49:49.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026 Flydubai added a new daily nonstop service linking Dubai with Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport, extending the carrier’s presence in Southeast Asia. Later that month, the airline announced the reinstatement of its Dubai‑Budapest connection, initially offering three weekly flights from 31 July and planning to increase to daily service by 25 October. At the same time, EgyptAir revived flights to Port Sudan, providing five weekly services from 5 August with a promotional discount. Together, these moves illustrate a broader push by Gulf‑based carriers to restore and broaden international routes across Europe, Africa and Asia throughout July 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-28: Airlines resume routes to Budapest and Port Sudan

Flydubai will restart daily flights to Budapest from July 2026, while EgyptAir will resume five weekly flights to Port Sudan starting August 2026, enhancing travel and trade links.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airlines-resume-routes-to-budapest-and-port-sudan

### 2026-07-06: flydubai launches daily direct service from Dubai to Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport

flydubai started daily Dubai‑Bangkok flights on 1 July 2026, adding summer capacity and boosting UAE‑Thailand tourism ties.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flydubai-launches-daily-direct-service-from-dubai-to-bangkoks-don-mueang-airport

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