LAHORE (Kashmir English): Fly Jinnah on Saturday announced the launch of a new non-stop international route between Karachi and Riyadh, strengthening connectivity between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
According to the statement, Riyadh becomes Fly Jinnah’s third destination in Saudi Arabia from Karachi, following its existing non-stop services to Dammam and Jeddah.
As per details, three weekly non-stop flights between Karachi and Riyadh will start from September 18, while it will increase to daily service from October.
“This new route expands our international network and further enhances connectivity between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia,” it stated.
Flight schedule
| Flight | Departure | Time | Arrival | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9P 610 | Karachi | 23:00 | Riyadh | 00:15 | Monday/Wednesday/Friday |
| 9P 611 | Riyadh | 01:15 | Karachi | 06:15 | Monday/Wednesday/Friday |
Fly Jinnah spokesperson stated, “We are pleased to further expand our presence in Saudi Arabia with the launch of our new non-stop service to Riyadh.”
The addition of Riyadh to our Saudi network alongside our existing services to Dammam and Jeddah provides our customers with greater choice and flexibility when traveling between Pakistan and the Kingdom, the spokesperson added.
The airline further said that the new route responds to the growing demand for convenient and affordable air travel among business travelers, expatriates and visitors travelling between the two countries.
As per the airline, it currently operates domestic flights to Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, Multan, and Sialkot, in addition to its international services to Jeddah, Dammam and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.
Moreover, Fly Jinnah said it offers passengers value-added services such as the SkyCafe onboard menu, featuring a wide variety of snacks, sandwiches, and meals at affordable prices.
“In addition to “SkyTime”, a free in-flight streaming service that allows passengers to stream a wide selection of entertainment directly to their devices. The airline also offers the most generous loyalty program “Air Rewards”, through which passengers can earn, transfer, and spend points.”
