flyadeal starts Mumbai-Riyadh flights

flyadeal, the low-cost carrier of Saudia Group, has launched a non-stop service between Mumbai and Riyadh, making Mumbai its second destination in India after Hyderabad and expanding its presence in the Indian market.

The Riyadh-Mumbai service commenced on October 3, 2026, piloted by the airline’s Chief Operating Officer Capt. Abdulaziz Bahri along with Chief Pilot Capt. Ali Hakim, and follows flyadeal's recent entry into the Indian market with the launch of flights to Hyderabad on July 3, 2026.

flyadeal now operates five weekly flights between Mumbai and Riyadh using its A320neo aircraft, adding more than 7,400 seats per month on the route and offering passengers greater connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia.

The new flights will offer a mid-morning arrival in Riyadh from Mumbai and a morning arrival in Mumbai from Riyadh. The timings are designed to facilitate connections to destinations including Abha, Dammam, Jeddah and Madinah through a single booking, with through fares and baggage checked through to the final destination.

flyadeal's A320neo aircraft operating on the route feature 186 seats in an all-Economy Class configuration, each offering USB-A or USB-C charging ports, and Airbus' acclaimed Airspace cabin interior, with extra-large overhead bins for increased stowage capacity, as well as cabin design and lighting created to provide a welcoming ambience and maximise comfort.

“India is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing aviation markets and a strategic priority for flyadeal as we continue to expand our international network. With Saudi Arabia now one of India's top three largest international travel markets and travel and tourism flows between the two countries continuing to grow, we see tremendous potential to connect more travellers through convenient, affordable and reliable services,” said Sanjiv Kapoor, acting Chief Executive Officer, flyadeal and Executive Vice President Strategies at Saudia Group.

“As the third-largest low-cost airline in the Middle East region, we are committed to strengthening our presence in India, and Mumbai is an important milestone in that journey. Beyond connecting Mumbai with Saudi Arabia's capital, the new service also opens up convenient access to destinations across the Kingdom through seamless onward connections on a single booking. Importantly, flyadeal flights use the state-of-the-art Terminal 1 at Jeddah with bullet train access directly from the terminal to both Makkah and Madinah, as well as Terminal 4 at Riyadh which offers quick and seamless connections to flyadeal’s extensive domestic network. Combined with other new initiatives that provide greater flexibility, convenience, and peace of mind when planning travel, we are enhancing the overall customer experience while remaining committed to delivering dependable travel at affordable fares.” he added.

The airline said it is expanding its operations in India as it continues to grow its international network in support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, contributing to the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen global connectivity and attract more visitors through the development of its aviation and tourism sectors.