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Saudi Arabian airline international expansion

Overview

Saudi Arabian airlines are expanding their international flight networks to support the country’s growth as a major tourist destination.

Riyadh Air has appointed a commercial representative in Italy ahead of launching direct Milan-Riyadh flights on December 16, 2026. This service will utilize Boeing 787-9 aircraft for four weekly flights. Additionally, the airline is increasing its service frequency between Riyadh and London-Heathrow from seven to nine weekly flights starting November 2.

In the low-cost sector, flyadeal has introduced non-stop service between Mumbai and Riyadh. Operating five times a week with Airbus A320neo aircraft, this route represents the carrier’s second destination in India.

Entities

Riyadh · Riyadh Air · Milan · Discover The World · Diriyah

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Saudi Arabian airlines expand international flight networks

    Saudi airlines are expanding international routes, with Riyadh Air increasing London-Heathrow flights to nine weekly and flyadeal launching new non-stop service between Mumbai and Riyadh.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Riyadh Air to launch direct Milan-Riyadh flights in 2026

    Riyadh Air will launch direct flights between Milan and Riyadh on December 16, 2026, supporting the Saudi capital's growing status as a major tourism and entertainment destination.

Sources

aerotelegraph.com · aviationworld.in · gulfnews.com · italiadavedere.it · news18.com · news9live.com · siviaggia.it