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Riyadh Air: Airplane Wing
Riyadh Air: Airplane Wing

Saudi announces new airline Riyadh Air

The carrier will connect the capital to over 100 global destinations

Let’s take to the skies.

Get ready to jet away on Saudi’s new airline, Riyadh Air.

The official announcement of Riyadh Air was made on Sunday March 12 by His Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz via the Public Investment Fund (PIF).

The new national carrier will operate out of Riyadh, connecting the Saudi capital to over 100 global destinations by 2030.

It will also be fully equipped with the latest technologies, plus, top safety and sustainability.

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That’s not all. Travellers will also be able to enjoy Saudi hospitality onboard.

The airline, which is wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund, aims to further connect Saudi to three continents: Asia, Africa and Europe.

Riyadh Air is the new Saudi carrier

There are a number of exciting travel developments happening in Saudi that will make it even easier to travel.

Riyadh airports recently said farewell to printed and digital boarding passes.

Coming 2030. pif.gov.sa.

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