Riyadh, December 02, 2023 - flynas, recognized as the world and Middle East's leading low-cost airline and the national air carrier, marked a historic milestone with the launch of its inaugural direct flight between Jeddah and Brussels. The airline proudly claims the title of the first Saudi carrier to establish a direct air link between Saudi Arabia and Belgium.
Established in collaboration with the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP), this new route is a key component of flynas' expansion strategy, unveiled last year under the banner "We Connect the World to the Kingdom." This move aligns with the Kingdom's National Aviation Strategy, striving to accommodate 330 million passengers and welcome 100 million tourists by 2030.
Enhanced European-Saudi connectivity contributes to the broader objective of transforming the Kingdom into a global travel and tourism hub, connecting over 250 international destinations by 2030. It also supports the goals of the Pilgrim Experience Program, dedicated to continually improving access to the Two Holy Mosques.
The inauguration ceremony, held on December 2nd at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, was attended by Pascal Gregoire, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Saudi Arabia, along with representatives from flynas, ACP, and Jeddah Airports Company (JEDCO).
Upon arrival at Brussels Airport, the inaugural flight received a warm welcome, complete with a reception ceremony attended by Deputy Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Brussels, Mohammed Moanes. flynas organized a celebratory event in Brussels, attended by flynas representatives and key travel agents, commemorating the launch of the new route, which will operate with three weekly flights.
Currently serving more than 70 domestic and international destinations with over 1,500 weekly flights, flynas has flown over 60 million passengers since its inception in 2007. The carrier's ambitious growth plan aims to reach 165 domestic and international destinations by 2030, aligning with the objectives outlined in Saudi Vision 2030.
