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Flyadeal Launches Mumbai-Riyadh Flights Targeting Price-Sensitive Flyers
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CNBC TV18•07-10-2026, 20:42
Flyadeal Launches Mumbai-Riyadh Flights Targeting Price-Sensitive Flyers
- •Saudi low-cost carrier Flyadeal has launched flights between Mumbai and Riyadh, marking its second Indian destination after Hyderabad.
- •The airline initially started with five flights a week instead of daily operations due to the current high fuel price environment.
- •Demand is largely anchored by resilient segments including religious travel and workers travelling for jobs.
- •Flyadeal plans to scale up its fleet from around 47 aircraft to nearly 98 by the end of 2030 to support long-term expansion.
Key Questions Answered
Flyadeal's second destination in India is Mumbai, with non-stop flights operating from Riyadh.
Flyadeal operates five flights a week between Mumbai and Riyadh, having initially planned a daily schedule before adjusting for fuel prices.
Religious travelers and workers underpin the resilient demand on these routes, as they must travel regardless of external conditions.
