New Saudi Arabia route coming to Manchester Airport

Middle Eastern airline Saudia is launching a new route connecting Manchester Airport with Riyadh.

From June 23, the service will depart every Monday and Friday for the Saudi Arabian capital.

The carrier will operate the flights with its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, offering 24 business class seats and 274 economy.

Saudia already runs a service connecting Manchester Airport with Jeddah, which means that with the launch of the Riyadh route, North West passengers can now fly direct to Saudi Arabia seven days a week.

The airline’s UK manager, Fikry Altowayan, said: “We are excited with this newest addition to Saudia’s growing 83 destinations.

“We renew our commitment to our passengers by providing easy access, comfort, competitive pricing and convenient travel to the capital as well as more options in flying to further destination either via Jeddah or Riyadh.”

Fikry added: “Manchester Airport is ideally situated to serve as Saudia’s gateway to cater to our guests from the North.”

Manchester Airport’s commercial director, Stephen Turner, commented: “It’s great to see Saudia increasing their presence at Manchester Airport.

“The new flights to Riyadh will offer business and leisure passengers alike direct access to the Saudi capital as well as fantastic onward connections and I’m sure they’ll prove hugely popular.”