Saudi-based low-cost airline flynas has announced the launch of direct flights between Riyadh and Damascus starting June 5, adding the Syrian capital to its expanding network. This initiative is part of the company’s regional expansion strategy, aimed at meeting traveler needs and enhancing air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries, aligning with national objectives in the aviation sector.
Adding Damascus to flynas’s network marks a significant step in its growth plan, titled “We Connect the World to the Kingdom,” according to a statement. This supports the National Civil Aviation Strategy, which aims for national carriers to connect Saudi Arabia with 250 international destinations, accommodate 330 million passengers, and host 150 million tourists annually by 2030. It also aligns with the Pilgrims Experience Program (PEP), facilitating access to the Two Holy Mosques
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Strengthening connectivity
Bander Almohanna, chief executive officer and managing director of flynas, said: “We are pleased to resume our flights to Syria. flynas has always been a pioneer in providing air routes between the Kingdom and various Syrian cities. We previously operated direct flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Damascus, Aleppo, and Latakia, reaffirming our commitment to strengthening the connectivity between the two brotherly nations. Now, we are returning to relaunch our operations to the Syrian capital.”
flynas operates 139 routes to over 70 domestic and international destinations across 30 countries, offering more than 2,000 weekly flights. Since its launch in 2007, the airline has transported over 80 million passengers. As part of its growth and expansion plan, flynas aims to reach 165 destinations, aligning with the objectives of Vision 2030.
