Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has launched its fourth destination with the inaugural flight connecting Riyadh and Cairo, marking another milestone in the airline’s expansion strategy.
Flight RX331 departed from King Khalid International Airport
in Riyadh and arrived at Cairo International Airport, with the return service
operating as RX332.
The launch ceremony was attended by Saleh bin Eid
Al-Husseini, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Egypt,
along with Riyadh Air executives and Cairo airport officials.
The new route is being operated using Riyadh Air’s first
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with a second daily service scheduled to begin on June
29, 2026.
The twice-daily flights aim to meet strong demand on one of
the region’s busiest international routes, supporting tourism, business travel,
religious visits, and family connections between Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Riyadh Air said the route strengthens its goal of enhancing
global connectivity and positioning Riyadh as a major aviation hub.
Passengers can book through the airline’s digital platforms
and join its Sfeer loyalty programme to access travel benefits and rewards. -TradeArabia News Service