Riyadh Air launches India, Pakistan and Philippines flights with daily services
Kuala Lumpur also joins expanding international route network
RIYADH – Saudi Arabia's new national airline, Riyadh Air, has officially opened ticket sales for its latest international routes, adding India, Pakistan and the Philippines to its expanding global network.
The announcement marks another major milestone in the carrier's rapid growth as it continues to strengthen Riyadh's position as a global aviation hub. Alongside the new services, the airline has also launched its inaugural route to Malaysia, making Kuala Lumpur its first gateway into Southeast Asia.
The latest expansion builds on Riyadh Air's growing presence across Asia, with new routes aimed at improving connectivity for business and leisure travellers. Services to Pakistan and the Philippines will be operated using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with passengers able to choose from Business Elite, Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins.
India
Riyadh Air has officially launched its inaugural flight to Mumbai, introducing daily services between Riyadh and one of India's leading commercial hubs. The airline described the new connection as another important step in expanding its international network and strengthening links between Saudi Arabia and India.
انطلقت أولى رحلاتنا إلى مومباي ????????
— Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض (@RiyadhAir) August 4, 2026
لتبدأ معها رحلاتنا اليومية إلى إحدى أبرز مدن الهند، ونواصل ربط الرياض بوجهات جديدة حول العالم. pic.twitter.com/CO56t3D9sn
The daily Mumbai service adds one of the region's busiest destinations to Riyadh Air's growing route map, reflecting increasing travel demand between the two countries.
Pakistan
Riyadh Air will begin operations to two Pakistani cities later this month. Daily flights to Islamabad International Airport will start on August 14, while services to Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore will commence on August 18.
More of the world is now within reach ????
— Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض (@RiyadhAir) August 2, 2026
Islamabad, Lahore, and Manila are now part of our growing network, bringing more journeys within reach.
The airline has confirmed the Islamabad flight schedule. On Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, flights will depart Riyadh at 1:45 pm and arrive in Islamabad at 8 pm. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, departures are scheduled for 8:10 pm, reaching Islamabad at 2:25 am the following day.
Tickets for both Pakistani destinations are now available to book.
Philippines
Daily flights between Riyadh and Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila will begin on September 9. Riyadh Air has confirmed departures from Riyadh at 1:05 am, with arrival in Manila at 3:55 pm local time.
The Manila route is one of the airline's latest additions as it continues expanding its presence across Asia. Like the Pakistan services, flights will be operated using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, offering Business Elite, Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins.
Malaysia
Riyadh Air has also inaugurated flights between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur, marking the airline's first gateway to Southeast Asia. The new route will operate three times a week in collaboration with Saudi Arabia's Air Connectivity Program.
أهلًا، كوالالمبور ????????
— Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض (@RiyadhAir) July 31, 2026
تشكّل رحلتنا الافتتاحية بين الرياض وكوالالمبور بداية مسارنا الجديد وأولى بوابات طيران الرياض إلى جنوب شرق آسيا. وبالتعاون مع برنامج الربط الجوي @ACP_Saudi, ستُشغّل الرحلات ثلاث مرات أسبوعيًا، في خطوة تعزز الربط بين المملكة وجنوب شرق آسيا وتقرّب المزيد من… pic.twitter.com/p4I2xneoqE
According to the airline, the Kuala Lumpur service is intended to strengthen connectivity between the Kingdom and Southeast Asia while supporting efforts to attract more visitors to Saudi Arabia. The launch further expands Riyadh Air's growing Asian network alongside its new services to India, Pakistan and the Philippines.
The latest expansion follows Riyadh Air's announcement in April 2026 that it would add 15 new international destinations, reinforcing the airline's ambitious plans to build a broad global network from Riyadh.