The carrier will operate double daily flights from Dammam to Riyadh, Jeddah and Medinah
A consortium, comprising Air Arabia Group, the Nesma Group, and KUN Holding Company, with majority Saudi ownership, has announced that it will commence operations from King Fahd International Airport on 20 September 2026, following the receipt of its Air Operating Certificate (AOC) from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) yesterday. The airline will initially serve three domestic destinations, Riyadh, Jeddah and Medinah.
“The launch of our operations from King Fahd International Airport marks a strategic milestone in Air Arabia Group’s growth journey and reflects our commitment to expanding affordable and reliable air travel options for customers across the Kingdom,” said Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia.
Domestic and international operations
Eng. Mohammed Bin Ali Al-Hassany, Chief Executive Officer, Dammam Airports, welcomed the upcoming start of Air Arabia’s operations from King Fahd International Airport to domestic and international destinations, noting that the milestone reflects the airport’s growing position and the confidence of its partners in its operational capabilities.
Al-Hassany added that Dammam Airports is looking ahead to a new phase of growth focused on enhancing air connectivity and serving travellers from the Kingdom’s Eastern Province to destinations around the world.
He reaffirmed Dammam Airports’ continued commitment to achieving the objectives of the Aviation Program under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, in support of Saudi Vision 2030.
The carrier will operate double daily flights from Dammam to Riyadh and Jeddah, while the Dammam to Medinah route will operate daily, a press statement concluded.
