Saudi carrier flyadeal launches direct Madinah–Damascus flights

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline flyadeal has launched twice-weekly non-stop flights between Madinah and Damascus, expanding its network in Syria and offering passengers a new direct connection between the two cities.

The new route complements the airline’s existing Jeddah–Damascus flights, which operate three times a week, according to a press statement.

Linking Madinah, home to the Prophet’s Mosque, with Damascus, the route is expected to support demand for religious travel and strengthen air connectivity between the Kingdom and Syria.

The move also aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 tourism ambitions, which include attracting 150 million visitors annually by 2030.

Lloyd Misquitta, acting chief commercial officer at flyadeal, said: “Madinah holds deep religious significance for Muslims around the world, and direct air links play an important role in making the Holy…