RGIA Welcomes Flyadeal Daily Flights to Riyadh
Hyderabad airport continues to expand its global footprint, connecting to 76 domestic and 24 international destinations
Hyderabad: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) welcomed the successful arrival of flyadeal the Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-cost carrier inaugural flight connecting Hyderabad and Riyadh, marking the airline’s entry into the Indian market, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Shamshabad.
The maiden service, which touched down at Hyderabad Airport was graced by Kadhir Kadhiravan, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd and other senior officials from GHIAL and Loydjoe Misquitta, CCO, flyadeal and Abdulrahman Alrasheed, Head of Airport Operations, flyadeal.
This development further strengthens Hyderabad airport’s stature as a growing international aviation hub, and India and Saudi Arabia connectivity.
Amid a rapidly evolving global aviation landscape and ongoing fuel challenges, Hyderabad Airport continues to showcase strong resilience and strategic foresight by onboarding new airline partner flyadeal, the Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-fare carrier' further strengthening its position as a key international gateway for India.
The airline will operate daily (7x weekly) operations on the Riyadh–Hyderabad–Riyadh route with Airbus A320 aircraft.
Commenting on the launch, Kadhir Kadhirvan said, “We are delighted to welcome flyadeal to Hyderabad, marking their debut entry into the Indian market. This new connection to Riyadh is another addition as our airline partner and significantly enhances our Middle East network reflecting Hyderabad airport’s growing importance as a global aviation hub.”
“At Hyderabad airport, we are committed to offer seamless connectivity and a comfortable, world-class travel experience for every passenger. The addition of this service will not only strengthen links for the large Indian diaspora and business community but also boast new opportunities for tourism and trade between the two regions. As we continue to expand our network, we remain focused on building efficient, convenient and inclusive travel experiences for our passengers,” he said,
Hyderabad airport continues to expand its global footprint, connecting to 76 domestic and 24 international destinations. The addition of flyadeal further strengthens connectivity between India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, catering to the growing demand from business travelers, expatriates, and leisure passengers.
The new service is designed to offer convenient and well-timed departures, ensuring a smooth and comfortable travel experience for passengers.
Passengers flying from Hyderabad will benefit from seamless onward connectivity across flyadeal’s domestic network within Saudi Arabia, opening up access to multiple cities across the Kingdom.
Flight schedule
Route Departure Arrival Duration
Riyadh → Hyderabad 23:20 06:50 (+1) 5h 00m
Hyderabad → Riyadh 07:55 11:05 5h 40m
