🕵️ The Secret List
1. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
Route: Abu Dhabi → Maldives, Athens, Rome, Vienna
The game changer. They offer flights for as low as AED 179 to Europe. Do NOT ignore Abu Dhabi airport.
2. SmartWings
Route: Dubai (DXB) → Prague (Czech Republic)
Often AED 1,500 cheaper than Emirates for a direct flight to Central Europe. Great gateway to Germany/Austria.
3. SalamAir
Route: Dubai → Muscat → Bangkok/Istanbul
Oman's budget carrier. Their transit flights via Muscat are often the cheapest way to get to Thailand or Turkey.
4. FitsAir
Route: Dubai → Colombo (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lanka's first private airline. dirt cheap fares to Colombo compared to SriLankan Airlines or Emirates.
5. Transavia
Route: Dubai → Amsterdam/Lyon
Flying to Netherlands or France? Transavia is the budget arm of KLM/AirFrance. Direct flights for half the price.
⚠️ The "Catch"
Most of these are LCCs (Low Cost Carriers). This means:
- Baggage is NOT included.
- Food is paid.
- Legroom is tight.
But for a saving of AED 1,000+ per person? It is worth bringing a sandwich.
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