You'll soon be able to fly to Jeddah, Madrid and Manchester on Riyadh Air
The three cities are next on the airline’s expanding route map, though the exact timing of flights remains under wraps
Riyadh Air has offered a glimpse of what’s next, naming three destinations set to join its expanding network: Jeddah, Madrid and Manchester. The announcement, shared on X, signals steady progress for Saudi Arabia’s newest carrier.
The mix of cities is telling. Jeddah strengthens domestic connectivity and taps into one of the Kingdom’s busiest travel corridors, particularly with its role as a gateway for religious tourism.
On the international side, Madrid and Manchester signal a measured push into Europe, targeting well-established markets without going head-to-head on the most saturated routes.
Three new destinations, one growing network ✈️
Jeddah, Madrid, and Manchester have joined our map, and we are excited to fly you there soon! 🌎 pic.twitter.com/wDgBGiXD4Z
— Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض (@RiyadhAir) April 20, 2026
However, not much details have been revealed as to when these services will actually take off.
For an airline still in its early growth phase, that’s not unusual. Fleet expansion, regulatory approvals and slot allocations all take time, and Riyadh Air appears to be pacing its rollout carefully.
Still, the direction of travel is becoming clearer. Rather than chasing scale for its own sake, the airline is building a network that balances domestic demand with selective international reach.
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For the airline, the focus remains on building a reliable network. These latest additions suggest Riyadh Air is expanding deliberately, selecting routes that align with demand as it continues to scale operations.
Unfortunately, passengers will need to wait a little longer for firm dates. But the message behind the announcement is straightforward: Riyadh Air’s map is expanding – and this is only the beginning.
For travellers, that could mean anything from weekend breaks in Jeddah to late-summer escapes in Madrid or football trips to Manchester… So, be sure to watch this space for more updates.
Images: Riyadh Air / Unsplash
