Travel between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia just became more affordable and convenient. Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline Flyadeal has officially expanded its operations to Pakistan by launching direct flights to Peshawar and Islamabad, in addition to its existing Karachi route.
The Jeddah-based carrier is a sister organization of Saudia Airlines, first entered the Pakistani market earlier this year with flights to Karachi on February 1, 2025. Now, responding to growing demand, Flyadeal has added two more key cities to its network.
The airline’s inaugural flight from Riyadh landed at Islamabad International Airport on the 24th of August. It had carried 65 passengers. The return flight to Riyadh was nearly filled with 172 passengers, signaling strong interest in the new route. Just a day later, Flyadeal touched down at Bacha Khan International Airport of Peshawar, marking the start of its services to the northwest region of Pakistan.
Flyadeal will operate two weekly flights from Riyadh to Peshawar every Monday and Wednesday, while Islamabad will be served with weekly flights on Sundays.
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Stronger Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Travel Links
The inclusion of Peshawar and Islamabad routes is anticipated to provide immense relief to passengers, especially the millions of Pakistanis who have to travel to Saudi Arabia for various purposes like
- Work
- Religious pilgrimages (Umrah and Hajj)
- Family visits
- Tourism
Saudi Arabia is considered to be the home to over 2.5 million Pakistani expatriates, making it one of the largest overseas communities. The new flights are glanced as a step toward strengthening connectivity and providing more budget-friendly travel options for
- Families
- Workers
- Students
Part of Saudi Vision 2030
Flyadeal’s expansion also showing strong alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The major aim behind this is to boost tourism by captivating the attention of more than 150 million travelers annually by the end of the decade. By offering affordable flights to Pakistan, Flyadeal is not only helping Pakistanis stay connected with loved ones but also encouraging more visitors to explore the Kingdom.
With Flyadeal’s arrival in Peshawar and Islamabad, travelers now are available with the best choice, lower fares and better accessibility — a development warmly welcomed by both the aviation industry and passengers.