Riyadh Air Unveils Initial Route Network of 15 Destinations

Riyadh Air is preparing to launch operations with a preliminary network of 15 destinations across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, according to reports from aviation news sources. While the airline has not yet officially published its route map, details have emerged from the “S26 start of season report” published by Airport Coordination Limited (ACL), a British firm specializing in airport slot coordination.

European Destinations

Riyadh Air’s initial European destinations will include Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Manchester (MAN), and Madrid-Barajas (MAD). The airline has been operating limited flights to London Heathrow (LHR) since October 2025, initially restricted to company insiders. AeroTime first reported these details.

Middle East and Asian Destinations

Beyond Europe, Riyadh Air plans to serve Cairo (CAI), Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Islamabad (ISB), Lahore (LHE), Mumbai (BOM), Bangkok (BKK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Jakarta (CGK), and Manila (MNL). Aeroroutes details the planned routes based on slot allocations.

Domestic Route

Initially, Jeddah (JED) will be the sole domestic destination served by Riyadh Air.

Overlap with Saudia

Industry observers have noted that, with the exception of Manchester, all destinations in Riyadh Air’s initial network are already served from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) by Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s other national carrier. It is anticipated that Saudia will shift its focus towards Jeddah following the commercial launch of Riyadh Air. Simple Flying highlights this dynamic.

Official Confirmation and Booking Availability

Riyadh Air has officially confirmed flights to Cairo, Dubai International, and London Heathrow upon the commencement of regular scheduled operations. As of March 15, 2026, the airline’s online booking platform remains unavailable to the public. Aviation Week confirms this.

Important Considerations

inclusion in the ACL report does not guarantee the operation of a route. The report indicates intent, but final route decisions are subject to change.