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Flydubai cabin crew reveals salary, pay can go up to ₹3.4 lakh per month

The salary details of Flydubai cabin crew, shared by a crew member on Instagram, indicate that earnings fluctuate based on flight hours and allowances.

Updated on: Jun 13, 2026, 09:20:50 IST
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A Flydubai cabin crew salary breakdown shared on social media has caught attention online, offering a closer look at how monthly earnings are structured. The post details base pay, flying hours and allowances, which has sparked curiosity among users.

Flydubai cabin crew salary breakdown goes viral. (Instagram/@simran._.chhatwal)
Flydubai cabin crew salary breakdown goes viral. (Instagram/@simran._.chhatwal)

What the cabin crew member says

The salary breakdown was shared by Flydubai cabin crew member Simran Chhatwal on her Instagram handle. In her caption, she explained the structure of her monthly earnings in detail, writing, "The basic salary is around 3,200 AED per month. On top of that, we get around 50 AED per flying hour, and most crew usually fly somewhere between 100 and 120 hours a month (sometimes even more depending on the roster)."

She further added, "Then there are layover allowances, plus company benefits like housing and transportation allowance, which adds even more."

"So, by the end of the month, depending on how much we fly, routes, layovers and roster, earnings can go up to around 14,000-15,000 AED. Of course, every month can look a little different, but this is a rough estimate for anyone curious about cabin crew life in Dubai."

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Her explanation suggests that cabin crew earnings are closely linked to flying schedules, with income increasing in months where flight hours and layovers are higher. It also highlights that allowances form a significant part of the overall monthly pay.

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What Flydubai officially states

At the same time, the official Flydubai website outlines a structured compensation model for cabin crew roles. According to the airline, the pay includes a combined package of basic salary, housing allowance and transportation allowance amounting to AED 8,275. In addition, crew members receive variable flying pay averaging AED 4,500 per month based on around 90 flying hours.

Taken together, the official structure provides a baseline monthly earning while also showing that the final pay can vary depending on flying hours.

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Internet reacts to viral breakdown

The post quickly triggered conversations online, with users expressing curiosity and surprise. Many said it offered clarity on the lifestyle behind cabin crew jobs while others asked practical questions about accommodation, application processes and whether allowances are included in the figures shared. Some users also noted that earnings appear significantly higher when flying hours increase, especially on international routes.

Disclaimer: (Hindustantimes.com has reached out to Flydubai and the cabin crew, for a comment on the salary breakdown and will update the story if a response is received.)

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