flyadeal Opens New Mumbai–Riyadh Gateway With Five Weekly Flights as India Expansion Accelerates

flyadeal, the low-cost airline operating under Saudia Group, has expanded its footprint in India with the launch of direct flights connecting Mumbai and Riyadh. The new route makes Mumbai the carrier’s second destination in India after Hyderabad and represents another step in its expansion across one of its important international markets.

The Riyadh–Mumbai service began on 3 October 2026, following flyadeal’s entry into the Indian market three months earlier. The airline launched its first India route to Hyderabad on 3 July 2026, establishing a base for further connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia.

Under the new schedule, flyadeal operates five flights each week between Mumbai and Riyadh using Airbus A320neo aircraft. The additional frequencies provide more than 7,400 passenger seats every month between the two cities, expanding travel options for passengers travelling between India and Saudi Arabia for leisure, business, family visits and other purposes.

Flight timings have also been structured to support onward journeys. Services departing Mumbai are scheduled to reach Riyadh during the mid-morning, while flights travelling in the opposite direction provide a morning arrival in Mumbai. This schedule is designed to make connections through Riyadh more convenient for passengers continuing to destinations across Saudi Arabia.

Travellers can connect onwards to major Saudi destinations including Abha, Dammam, Jeddah and Madinah. These journeys can be arranged under a single booking with a through fare, while checked baggage can be transferred directly to the passenger’s final destination. This reduces the need to manage separate bookings or reclaim baggage during eligible connecting journeys.

The route is served by flyadeal’s 186-seat Airbus A320neo, configured entirely in Economy Class. Passenger seats are equipped with USB-A or USB-C charging facilities, allowing travellers to keep personal electronic devices powered during their journey.

The aircraft also feature Airbus’ Airspace cabin interior, which includes larger overhead storage compartments designed to accommodate more cabin baggage. Updated cabin lighting and interior elements are intended to create a brighter and more comfortable environment throughout the flight.

With Mumbai joining Hyderabad on its Indian network, flyadeal is increasing direct air capacity between India and Saudi Arabia while providing passengers with additional access to Riyadh and onward domestic destinations across the Kingdom.

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“India is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing aviation markets and a strategic priority for flyadeal as we continue to expand our international network. With Saudi Arabia now one of India’s top three largest international travel markets and travel and tourism flows between the two countries continuing to grow, we see tremendous potential to connect more travellers through convenient, affordable and reliable services”.

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Sanjiv Kapoor, Acting Chief Executive Officer of flyadeal and Executive Vice President Strategies at Saudia Group

Kapoor said Mumbai represents an important step in flyadeal’s plans to expand its footprint in India, as the carrier strengthens its position as the Middle East’s third-largest low-cost airline. The new route will not only connect Mumbai directly with Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, but will also give passengers easier access to other destinations across the Kingdom through onward connections available under a single booking.

Passengers travelling through Jeddah will use the modern Terminal 1, which provides direct access to high-speed rail services linking the airport with Makkah and Madinah. In Riyadh, flyadeal operates from Terminal 4, enabling passengers to connect conveniently with the airline’s extensive domestic network. Together with new initiatives designed to offer greater flexibility and convenience when organising journeys, these connections form part of flyadeal’s wider effort to improve the passenger experience while continuing to provide reliable air travel at competitive fares.

flyadeal Strengthens Its India Network

As part of Saudia Group, flyadeal is continuing to expand its international network while supporting the objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The airline’s growing overseas presence contributes to the Kingdom’s wider strategy of improving international connectivity, developing its aviation sector and attracting greater numbers of international visitors as Saudi Arabia expands its tourism economy.

Schedule of flyadeal flights between India and Saudi Arabia, with all timings shown in local time:

Origin	Destination	Days of Operation	Departure Time	Arrival Time
Riyadh	Mumbai	All days except Mondays and Fridays	00:55	07:40
Mumbai	Riyadh	All days except Mondays and Fridays	08:40	10:15
Riyadh	Hyderabad	All days except Sundays and Tuesdays	23:25	06:50 (+1)
Hyderabad	Riyadh	All days except Mondays and Wednesdays	07:55	10:15