flyadeal, the Saudia Group’s low-fare carrier, is expanding its India network with Mumbai as its second Indian gateway, launching non-stop flights between Riyadh and Mumbai from October 3, 2026.
Saudia has been named the world’s most on-time airline for July 2026 by Cirium, achieving an 87.24% on-time arrival rate across 16,406 flights. The result marks the airline’s third global top ranking for on-time performance in 2026.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), the global aviation services company, has signed a purchase agreement with Saudia, the kingdom's national flag carrier, for four new Boeing 777F planes and also entered into long-term leases for these aircraft, delivering between this October and May next year.
Saudia has expanded its codeshare partnerships with Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic, enhancing access to North America through major European hubs. The agreement will connect travellers to nearly 30 destinations across the US and Canada via Paris, Amsterdam and London.
Saudia and Air India have signed a strategic MoU to expand their partnership, enhancing connectivity between Saudi Arabia and India through broader codeshare cooperation, network integration, operational collaboration and potential expansion to affiliate carriers.
GACA’s June 2026 index ranked Saudi airlines and airports by passenger complaints. Saudia recorded the lowest airline complaint rate, while King Khalid International Airport led major airports for service performance.
Saudia and Garuda Indonesia have signed an MoU to develop a joint business partnership, expanding connectivity through coordinated networks, single-ticket travel, and enhanced services linking Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and international markets.
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has signed a codeshare agreement with Xiamen Airlines to strengthen air connectivity between the Kingdom and China.
The Esports Foundation has named Saudia the Official Airline of the Esports World Cup 2026, unveiling the world's first esports-branded commercial aircraft, which will operate between Riyadh and Paris before joining the airline's international network for two years.
Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, has announced the launch of direct flights between Riyadh and Tokyo in partnership with the Air Connectivity Programme (ACP) and the Saudi Tourism Authority. The new service will begin in November 2026, operating three weekly flights.
