Riyadh Air has launched direct flights between King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Thailand.
Riyadh Air has launched its first direct flights between Riyadh and Manila, making the Philippine capital the airline’s 13th destination and seventh in Asia. The new route, operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, initially runs four times weekly, increasing to daily service from October 19, 2026.
Riyadh Air and China’s TravelSky Technology have signed a Distribution Cooperation Agreement in Beijing, marking a key step in the Saudi carrier’s entry into the Chinese market and strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and China.
Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for its new Riyadh-Bangkok service, with three weekly flights beginning September 2. The route will connect King Khalid International Airport with Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, strengthening the Saudi carrier’s presence in Asia.
Riyadh Air has launched its inaugural flight to Mumbai, marking its entry into the Indian market and becoming the airline’s eighth scheduled destination just eight weeks after commencing operations.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has launched three new employment-linked scholarship programmes aimed at developing Saudi talent for the Kingdom's growing aviation sector.
Riyadh Air has announced the expansion of its network in Asia with the launch of new flights connecting Riyadh with Islamabad and Lahore in Pakistan, and Manila in the Philippines.
Riyadh Air has celebrated the graduation of its first group of Saudi female aircraft maintenance engineers, marking a milestone in the airline’s efforts to develop national talent in a critical aviation field.
Riyadh Air and Saudia have launched the first phase of their strategic partnership, introducing a codeshare linking Riyadh with six Saudi destinations and expanding connectivity through integrated technology systems.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier and a PIF company, expects its Sfeer lifestyle membership programme to reach one million members this month, less than a year after launch.
