Air India Express Announces Flights Between Hyderabad and Riyadh Starting February 2

In a significant move, Air India Express has officially unveiled plans to launch new routes connecting Hyderabad, India, with Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. This expansion is part of the airline’s strategy to fortify its presence in Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region.

Three Weekly Non-Stop Flights

Air India Express is set to operate three weekly direct non-stop flights on the newly established Hyderabad-Riyadh routes. This move follows the recent introduction of flights connecting Hyderabad with Dammam, demonstrating the airline’s commitment to expanding its network in the region.

Comprehensive Connectivity: Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam

With the addition of Riyadh, Air India Express now links Hyderabad with three crucial cities in Saudi Arabia – Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam. This move enhances the airline’s connectivity options for passengers travelling between India and the Gulf region.

Commencement on February 2: Schedule Details

Operations on the Hyderabad-Riyadh route are scheduled to commence on February 2. Flights between Hyderabad and Riyadh will be available three days a week, specifically on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, offering comfortable timings for both business and leisure travellers.

Departing from Hyderabad at 12:05 PM, the flights arrive in Riyadh approximately at 3:00 PM. The return leg departs from Riyadh at 4:00 PM (local time) and lands in Hyderabad at 11:00 PM.

Passengers can conveniently book their tickets through the Air India Express mobile app and website (airindiaexpress.com), along with other major booking platforms.

Strategic Insights

Tara Naidu, Vice President of International Business at Air India Express, expressed enthusiasm about the new routes, emphasizing the significance of the India-Gulf routes for the airline. Naidu stated, “The India-Gulf routes have always been a mainstay for Air India Express, and we are elated to now connect Hyderabad with Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia.”

He further added, “Air India Express remains committed to its promise of offering enhanced connectivity, both within India and in the region, on the back of a growing fleet.”

Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India and part of the Tata group, operates over 325 daily flights, connecting 31 domestic and 14 international airports. The fleet comprises 63 aircraft, including 35 Boeing 737s and 28 Airbus A320s.