In a bold move to strengthen its presence in the African market, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier Flynas launched two exciting new routes in January 2025. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Flynas’ ambitious growth and expansion plan, aptly titled “We Connect the World to the Kingdom.”
New Routes
- Jeddah to Djibouti: Launched on January 8, 2025, with three weekly direct flights between Jeddah’s bustling King Abdulaziz International Airport and Djibouti’s strategic port city. This new route will serve as a gateway between the Middle East and East Africa.
- Riyadh to Entebbe, Uganda: On January 15, 2025, Flynas launched three weekly direct flights between the Saudi capital and Uganda’s scenic Lake Victoria shores. This new connection promises to open up the Pearl of Africa to travelers from the Kingdom.

About Flynas
Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier, has established itself as a major player in the Middle Eastern aviation market. Founded in 2007, the airline has grown rapidly, operating over 1,500 weekly flights to more than 70 domestic and international destinations. With a modern fleet of 61 aircraft, primarily consisting of Airbus A320neo family planes, Flynas has transported over 78 million passengers since its inception. The airline has received numerous awards, including being ranked as the world’s 4th best Low-Cost airline in 2024 and the Middle East’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for ten consecutive years.
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