SAUDIA is the first airline to fly to and from Red Sea International Airport
The national flag carrier will operate two weekly flights between Riyadh and The Red Sea…
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) launches direct flights to The Red Sea, becoming the first airline to operate in and out of the Red Sea International Airport (RSI).
According to Red Sea Global, the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and Amaala, RSI is on track to open this year, along with the first three resorts at The Red Sea destination.
Initially, it will open for domestic flights to and from Riyadh and later Jeddah before expanding to handle international flights from 2024 onwards.
We’ve had a quick look at SAUDIA’s website, and it shows that the new flight service from Riyadh to The Red Sea will operate twice a week on Thursdays and Saturdays starting from October 2023, with return fares starting from SAR1,173.
Departing from Terminal 5 of King Khalid International Airport, flights will have a journey time of just under two hours.
“When the first commercial flight lands at Red Sea International, it won’t just be a point of personal pride for Red Sea Global. It will be a milestone moment for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in making that vision a reality. It is fitting, therefore, that the Kingdom’s flag carrier, SAUDIA, will be first to operate from our destination,” said John Pagano, Group CEO, Red Sea Global.”
Nicholas Cole, CEO of daa International, the operator of RSI airport, added, “Red Sea International is a new gateway for travellers to experience the wonders of Saudi Arabia. Bringing our unmatched airport management expertise, we will work with RSG and SAUDIA to ensure RSI delivers a truly unique experience for all who pass through it.”
Three resorts at The Red Sea, including The St Regis Red Sea Resort, will open this year along with the first phase of the Red Sea International Airport. A further 13 hotels will open as part of phase one. Upon full completion in 2030, the destination will comprise 50 resorts, offering up to 8,000 hotel rooms and more than 1,000 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites. The destination will also include luxury marinas, golf courses, entertainment, food and beverages, and leisure facilities.
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