flyadeal, a leading low-cost airline in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has launched its much-anticipated non-stop daily flights to the Syrian capital, Damascus, further expanding its regional network and enhancing travel connectivity between the two countries.
With the start of three flights a week from the Saudi port city of Jeddah yesterday (October 1), followed 24 hours later by the first of four weekly services from the capital Riyadh, flyadeal now provides a new daily air bridge between the Kingdom and Syria.
In Damascus, inaugural flight F3 741 from Jeddah was welcomed to a traditional water salute, with celebrations attended by officials including His Excellency Abdullah Al-Horyes, Deputy Ambassador at the Saudi Embassy in Damascus, and Fadi Al-Junidi, Director of Air Transport at the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority.
“It’s a momentous occasion to finally launch our Damascus flights from two gateway cities in the Kingdom, long needed to help the many Syrians to travel back to their homeland and reunite with family and friends. With over two million Syrians living and working in the Kingdom, the restoration of air links provides great relief and will support the economic redevelopment of Syria as the country embarks on rebuilding its infrastructure attracting much-needed investment from the international community.”
flyadeal currently operates a young and modern fleet of 42 Airbus A320 aircraft from its main bases in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, serving more than 30 seasonal and year-round destinations across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and South Asia. By 2030, and in alignment with the ambitious goals of Saudi Vision 2030, flyadeal aims to triple its network to over 100 destinations, supported by a fleet of more than 100 aircraft.
All services to and from Damascus will be operated using Airbus A320 aircraft in a single-class configuration with 186 Economy Class seats, offering passengers affordable fares, enhanced connectivity, and a reliable travel experience.
