Saudi Arabia's flyadeal to Begin India Flights in Early 2026
Flyadeal, a Saudi Arabian low-cost airline, will launch flights to India starting in the first quarter of 2026, with Mumbai as the initial destination. The airline plans to expand its network to connect up to six Indian cities by the end of 2026 and aims to establish codeshare partnerships with Indian carriers. Flyadeal also intends to focus on services supporting Haj and Umrah pilgrimages.
Saudi Arabian budget airline flyadeal is set to commence operations to India in early 2026, marking its entry into the rapidly growing Indian aviation market. Mumbai is expected to be the first city in India served by the airline, with plans to progressively expand its route network to up to six Indian destinations by the end of the year. Flyadeal operates from key Saudi hubs including Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, facilitating connectivity between Saudi Arabia and India. The airline aims to pursue codeshare agreements with Indian carriers to enhance its service offerings and accessibility. Additionally, flyadeal plans to focus its operations on facilitating religious travel, particularly for the Haj and Umrah pilgrimages, supporting increased passenger flows between India and Saudi Arabia. This move underscores flyadeal's strategic ambitions to capitalize on India's fast-growing aviation sector and the religious tourism market.[2][4][1]
