Flyadeal has launched direct flights from Jeddah to Sohag, Egypt, marking an exciting new route with an inaugural celebration and strengthened Saudi-Egypt connectivity.

Flyadeal launches new domestic routes in Saudi Arabia; Flydubai and Batik Air enhance Southeast Asia connections; new flights from Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, and more, impacting global tourism and travel.

Starting Jan 2025, flyadeal will add new routes from Dammam to Najran, Tabuk, and Yanbu, expanding its network.

Flyadeal’s new routes between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, launching November 2024, will boost connectivity and support religious tourism, benefiting travelers with more affordable and direct flight options.

Flyadeal plans to prioritize expansion within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as CEO Steven Greenway labels Europe “aviation unfriendly” due to high taxes and stringent regulations. The Saudi Arabian LCC sees greater growth potential in the GCC.

Flyadeal is shifting its network balance from 80% domestic to 65% domestic and 35% international, evaluating all routes within a 5-hour range. As new aircraft arrive, the focus will be on building depth and footprint in key markets.

Flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier, is set to expand its fleet by adding widebody aircraft, with plans to order Airbus A330s or Boeing 787s by the end of 2024. The airline plans to grow from 35 to 88 aircraft within the next four years while focusing on regional growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

flyadeal, a leading low-cost carrier in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is raising the bar for customer convenience by introducing free changes to same-day.

Flyadeal’s participation in Egypt’s Hajj & Umrah Forum strengthens its role in religious tourism, with a 35% increase in Hajj flights, impacting global pilgrim travel.

Saudia Group celebrates the success of Hajj Season 1445H, transporting over 1 million pilgrims on more than 5,000 flights. Discover their integrated ecosystem, including aviation, cargo, logistics, catering, and ground services, that contributed to this remarkable achievement.