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Riyadh Air launches Manchester service with three weekly flights
Flyadeal inaugurates Madinah-Karachi route with two weekly A320neo services.
Riyadh Air commenced direct service between Riyadh and Manchester on 18 September 2026, operating three flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Flight RX0417 departs King Khalid International Airport at 1:30 AM local time and arrives at Manchester Airport at 6:40 AM. The return service, RX0418, departs Manchester at 8:40 AM and reaches Riyadh at 5:20 PM the same day, per the airline's published schedule.
Riyadh Air Manchester route connects Northern England#
The service provides direct access between Saudi Arabia's capital and Northern England. Manchester Airport serves as a gateway for travellers across the region, including Liverpool, Leeds and Sheffield. Through Riyadh, passengers can connect to destinations including Jeddah, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Manila on Riyadh Air's network. The route was developed in collaboration with Saudi Arabia's Air Connectivity Program, which supports the Kingdom's National Tourism and Aviation Strategies, according to the airline's announcement.
Flyadeal inaugurates Madinah-Karachi service with A320neo aircraft#
Flyadeal inaugurated direct flights between Madinah and Karachi, operating two weekly services using Airbus A320neo aircraft configured with 186 seats in all-Economy Class. The cabin features USB-A or USB-C charging ports at every seat and Airbus Airspace cabin interiors with extra-large overhead bins and mood lighting, per the carrier's disclosure on cbnme.com dated September 2026. Madinah becomes the third Saudi city after Jeddah and Riyadh connected to Karachi through flyadeal's network.
Flyadeal expands Pakistan network to seven routes#
With the Madinah-Karachi launch, flyadeal now operates seven routes to Pakistan. The carrier began Pakistan service with two routes in 2025 and has since expanded its presence in the market. The new service supports travel for leisure, business, family visits and religious purposes between Madinah and Karachi, Pakistan's largest city. Karachi serves as the country's centre for commerce, finance, industry and culture, according to the carrier's statement.
Flyadeal fleet expansion planned through 2030#
Flyadeal expects to more than double its network and fleet by 2030, with Airbus A321neo and widebody A330-900neo aircraft joining its all-A320 fleet from 2027. The expansion aligns with the carrier's strategy of strengthening links between Saudi Arabia and regional markets. The airline currently operates as Saudia Group's low-cost carrier within the GCC region, per its corporate disclosure.
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- cbnme.comcbnme.comFlyadeal inaugurated Madinah-Karachi service with two weekly A320neo flights, 186-seat configuration, USB charging ports, seventh Pakistan route
- travelandtourworld.comtravelandtourworld.comRiyadh Air launched Manchester service 18 September 2026, three weekly flights, RX0417/RX0418 flight numbers, departure and arrival times, Air Connectivity Program collaboration
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