Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today announced the opening of ticket sales for three weekly flights between Manchester, United Kingdom, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – reflecting the city’s status as a major economic and cultural hub with strong existing ties to the Kingdom.
This vital route, commencing July 23, 2026, strengthens the airline’s mission to connect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with major global and regional hubs and deliver a world-class travel and logistics experience.
As of July 23, 2026, three flights per week between Manchester (MAN) and Riyadh (RUH) will be operated by Riyadh Air’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, featuring unparalleled cabin interiors and experiencesdesigned to deliver a world-class travel experience.
Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, stated,
“The launch of our new service to Manchester marks another milestone in our journey to connect Riyadh to the world and the world to Riyadh. This route has been carefully selected to serve a key market for connecting the North of England to the Middle East, aligning with our ambition to become a global airline and a significant contributor to Vision 2030. We look forward to welcoming our guests aboard to experience our distinctive Saudi hospitality as we connect these two great cities and continue to redefine the future of air travel.”
