Riyadh Air Opens Bookings for New Routes, First Flight on 10 June

Last updated: Jun 24, 2026

Riyadh Air flights are now on sale, and the airline’s first commercial service — Riyadh to London Heathrow — launches on 10 June 2026.

Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier opened bookings for five more routes on 8 June, taking its on-sale network to six cities.

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Riyadh Air flights now on sale: routes and launch dates

Six routes from Riyadh (RUH) are open for booking, all flown on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

London comes first on 10 June, after Riyadh Air brought the launch forward three weeks from 1 July.

Route from Riyadh	Start date	Frequency
London Heathrow (LHR)	10 June 2026	Daily
Jeddah (JED)	14 June 2026	2 daily (rising to 4 by 2 July)
Dubai (DXB)	18 June 2026	Daily
Cairo (CAI)	25 June 2026	Daily
Madrid (MAD)	17 July 2026	3–4 weekly
Manchester (MAN)	23 July 2026	3 weekly

The two routes most useful to Gulf and Saudi travellers are flights to Dubai and the domestic Jeddah hop, both adding capacity within days of launch.

For a closer look at the Dubai and Cairo routes — including flight timings and onward connections to the UK and Europe — see our guide to what GCC and Egyptian travellers can book this summer.

Key Dreamliner timings, per the published schedule:

London: RX401 departs Riyadh 02:35, lands Heathrow 07:30; RX402 departs Heathrow 09:35, lands Riyadh 18:05.
Dubai: RX243 departs Riyadh 14:05, lands Dubai 17:00; RX244 departs Dubai 18:30, lands Riyadh 19:20.
Cairo: RX331 departs Riyadh 16:10, lands Cairo 18:55; RX332 departs Cairo 20:25, lands Riyadh 23:00.

Frequencies follow currently published schedules and may change as more Dreamliners arrive, so confirm your exact flight on the Riyadh Air website before booking.

How to book Riyadh Air flights

You can buy tickets now through the Riyadh Air website, the airline’s mobile app, and approved travel agents and booking platforms.

Every route launches on the Boeing 787-9, the first of an eventual fleet of 72 Dreamliners.

If you book early, you can also join Riyadh Air’s loyalty programme, Sfeer.

Founding members get a price guarantee, complimentary Wi-Fi and rewards from their first flight.

Can you track or book Riyadh Air on Wego?

Yes for tracking — Wego’s dedicated Riyadh Air (RX) flight status page is live.

For booking, search and compare fares to these cities on Wego’s flights to London and flights to Riyadh pages.

What’s next for Riyadh Air this year

More routes are coming within weeks, with CEO Tony Douglas calling the current launch “just the beginning of our rapid expansion.”

The airline aims to serve more than 100 destinations by 2030, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

India is high on the list, with Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai reported as planned launch cities.

Those India routes are not yet on sale, so treat them as flights to watch rather than book for now.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Riyadh Air start flying?

The first commercial flight, Riyadh to London Heathrow, operates on 10 June 2026. Jeddah follows on 14 June, Dubai on 18 June, Cairo on 25 June, Madrid on 17 July and Manchester on 23 July.

Where can I book Riyadh Air tickets?

Tickets are on sale through the Riyadh Air website and mobile app, plus approved travel agents and booking platforms. All six launch routes are currently bookable.

Which aircraft does Riyadh Air use?

Every launch route flies on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. It is the first of an eventual fleet of 72 Dreamliners.

Does Riyadh Air fly to India yet?

Not yet. Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai are reported as planned destinations, but no India routes are on sale and no dates have been confirmed.