Types of airlines in Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom seeks to be the fifth-largest air transport center in the world

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is implementing a comprehensive development plan in the field of air transport, with continuous improvement in airline services and airports, in an effort to become the fifth-largest air transport center in the world. This leads to competition with international airlines specialized in transporting passengers.

The Saudi strategy is a turning point because existing Saudi airlines such as Saudia and its subsidiary, flyadeal, operate mostly to cater to local services and transport passengers from point to point to and from Saudi Arabia, which has a population of 35 million.

They plan threatens to intensify competition between Saudi airlines and their counterparts in the Gulf countries amid the damage caused by the Corona pandemic.

The Saudi government is also working to stop contracting with companies that do not establish regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia, starting in 2024.

 

The most prominent airlines in Saudi Arabia:

There are many airlines in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and it is preferable for every traveler to know their names and the airports in which they are located so that he can choose the most suitable airline for him.

– Saudi airlines

Saudi Airlines is the Saudi national airline, its founding dates back to May 1945, and it has witnessed many developments and renovations until it has become one of the most important airlines in the Middle East and the world. It provides all the comforts for the traveler.

Saudi Airlines owns a huge fleet of the most modern aircraft in the world and supports it with different models according to its operational strategy for its domestic, regional, and international flights. It is even the first airline in the world to operate an Airbus A330-300 on flights that reach more than 500 flights in Today, its centers include Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Madinah, and Abha.

Saudi Airlines is also the first member of the SkyTeam alliance from the Middle East since 2012, and it also has codeshare agreements with many international airlines. In addition, Alfursan members with Saudi Airlines enjoy multiple benefits and services, free flights, and upgrading of travel class with an increased Weight in baggage.

Saudi Airlines also provides a variety of ways to book flights, so you can use special applications, the website, or the unified phone.

Saudi Airlines has a prominent role in activating the internal tourism movement in the Saudi regions and enriching and developing the air traffic between the various Saudi cities and their destinations around the world.

– Flynas

Nass is the first Saudi airline to operate in the economy flight system. Flynas booking prices are characterized by low cost. It is headquartered in the capital, Riyadh.

This company is considered one of the most important Saudi companies since its establishment in 2007. So far, it owns a fleet of 26 aircraft, providing its services to more than 27 domestic and international destinations. flynas also offers many services on board all its planes in order to achieve the desired luxury for its customers, including luxury shopping services.

 

– Almaha flight

Al Maha is a private Saudi airline, owned by Qatar Airways. It is based in the city of Jeddah as its main center, and it is expected to start its work soon. To fly between different Saudi cities, after Qatar Airways won in 2012 a national air carrier license in Saudi Arabia.

 

– Saudi Gulf Airlines

SaudiGulf Airlines is a private Saudi airline. She won a national air operator license in the Saudi aviation market in late 2012. She aspires after recently obtaining a technical license from the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority. To start regular flights from Dammam Airport to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai and other airports as a first stage.

The company was signed during the Bahrain Air Show. An agreement to purchase 16 C-Series aircraft from the Canadian company Bombardier, and consultations are underway to lease six more aircraft from Boeing.

 

– Middle East Jet

Middle East Jet, or Mideast Jet, is a private Saudi airline. Founded in Jeddah in 1993, it flies to 20 international and international destinations with its airline fleet. It consists of 100 Airbus 330-200 aircraft in addition to a Boeing 777-900ER. It is the smallest fleet in the world, with an average lifespan of almost 5 years.

Jet Middle East offers its passengers the ability to travel in First Class, Premiere, and Economy Class. It also offers its frequent travelers the Jet Privilege Program to enjoy some benefits such as earning more miles and getting upgrades.

There are many companies, different programs offered by companies, and prices vary for the same destination and at the same time, so we provide you with the care of delegations the right flight booking service for you and your needs.