Riyadh Air has added multiple new cities to its growing international network, targeting 15 destinations from its Riyadh hub for the northern summer 2026 season. The expansion includes slots for Amman, Bangkok, Cairo, Dubai, Islamabad, Jakarta, Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, Lahore, London Heathrow, Madrid, Manchester, Manila, Mumbai, and Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Slot allocations at King Khalid International Airport total 5,591 movements, signaling the airline’s imminent full commercial launch. This move bolsters Riyadh Air’s position as Saudi Arabia’s second flag carrier, competing on high-demand regional and long-haul routes.
Officially confirmed services target Cairo, Dubai, and London Heathrow, with daily Riyadh-Cairo flights aboard Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners starting soon. These routes capitalize on busy corridors like Riyadh-Cairo, one of the world’s most trafficked international paths.
Launched in October 2025 with limited insider flights to London and Dubai, Riyadh Air now prepares for broader operations. The carrier eyes over 100 destinations by 2030, enhancing connectivity across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Domestic Jeddah joins the initial lineup, supporting intra-Saudi travel. Partnerships, such as with KLM for Amsterdam connections, will extend reach to 150+ European and American points.