At the beginning of July, Budapest Airport welcomed another long-haul flight; flynas launched its direct Budapest-Riyadh service. This addition has enriched the route network available from the Hungarian capital with a completely new and unique destination.
New direct flight from Budapest Airport to Riyadh
The flight operates three times a week—on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays—between the capital of Saudi Arabia and Budapest during the summer season, through to 30 September. The carrier operates the approximately five-hour flight using the latest Airbus A320neo models, which offer a more environmentally friendly and quieter travel experience.
Riyadh offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, showcasing both historical treasures—such as the 15th-century At-Turaif district—and a skyscraper-dominated, almost futuristic skyline. It is recommended primarily for those who wish to experience the hospitality of Saudi culture, are open to culinary specialties, and are curious to explore the opportunities offered by a modern, vibrant metropolis– even during a short weekend getaway.
The connection is expected to be particularly significant in terms of inbound traffic. Beyond Riyadh itself, the service offers passengers onward connectivity through flynas’ network, including access to destinations across Saudi Arabia via its hubs in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Abha and Qassim, as well as international destinations such as India, Pakistan and Ethiopia. The new flight is also expected to further strengthen economic, investment, tourism and cultural ties between the two countries.
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Flynas operates 156 routes
Flynas, the best LCC in the Middle East and a leading low-cost airline worldwide, is the first airline listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). It operates 156 routes to more than 80 domestic and international destinations in 38 countries with more than 2,000 weekly flights. It has flown 110 million passengers since its launch in 2007, aiming to reach 165 domestic and international destinations within its growth and expansion plan, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.
Passengers traveling with flynas can book their flights through all flynas booking channels: the website, the flynas app or travel agents.
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