Direct flights between Kandahar International Airport and Dubai International Airport are set to resume on Friday, providing a renewed air connection between southern Afghanistan and one of the region’s major commercial and transit hubs.

According to Ariana Afghan Airlines spokesperson Ezatullah Zaki, the airline will operate the Kandahar-Dubai service according to a fixed schedule, restoring a direct route expected to benefit businesspeople, students and travelers using Dubai as a transit point.

The resumption of direct flights is expected to improve travel options for residents of Kandahar and surrounding provinces, reducing the need for passengers to rely on indirect connections when traveling to the United Arab Emirates and onward destinations.

Officials also said the restoration of the route could strengthen Kandahar’s commercial links with Dubai’s international markets. The renewed connection is expected to facilitate business travel, support trade and create additional opportunities for economic exchanges between Afghan businesses and international markets.

Dubai serves as a major global aviation and commercial hub, while Kandahar is an important economic center in southern Afghanistan. The restoration of direct air links between the two cities is therefore being viewed as a potentially significant development for regional commerce and connectivity.

The reopening of the route comes as Afghanistan seeks to expand international transportation links and strengthen economic engagement with regional and global markets. (ILKHA)