Beond and Jazeera to launch charter flights in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has awarded new air charter tenders to two distinct airlines – premium carrier Beond, based in the Maldives, and Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways, a leading low-cost operator.

 

These charter flights aim to address surging travel demand around Hajj, Umrah and major events, as well as cater to specialised groups and private travel, with plans for the two airlines to add six million passenger seats annually by 2030, connecting 48 domestic and international destinations through a fleet of 21 aircraft.

 

The development marks another milestone for Beond in Saudi, having recently launched twice-weekly flights between Milan Malpensa and Red Sea International,  the gateway to luxury destinations The Red Sea and Amaala, set to open to guests in 2026. The route continues onwards to Beond’s home base in the Maldives.

 

Beond has confirmed plans to base and operate aircraft within the kingdom, expanding access to luxury travel experiences as it targets carrying one million premium passengers in its all-business-class aircraft by 2030. The airline is targeting at least four new destinations in 2026. 

 

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“Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s fastest-growing and most distinctive tourism destinations, known for both its ambition and exclusivity,” said Tero Taskila, founder and CEO of Beond. “This represents an entry into Saudi Arabia’s next chapter of experiential luxury travel.”

 

While Beond focuses on the high-end segment, Jazeera Airways is expected to play a key role in supporting religious tourism, operating on-demand charter services for Hajj and Umrah travellers. Jazeera, which owns and operates its own terminal at Kuwait International Airport, flies to more than 50 destinations, having recently relaunched direct flights between Kuwait and Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, in addition to its existing flights to Dubai.

 

The charter awards are part of GACA’s broader General Aviation Roadmap, which seeks to develop the kingdom’s non-scheduled aviation sector into a US$2 billion industry by 2030. The plan includes the construction of six dedicated business aviation airports and nine specialised terminals across Saudi Arabia.

 

Saudi’s aviation sector recorded historic highs in the first nine months of 2025, handling 103.1 million passengers and connecting to 170 destinations worldwide, according to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).

 

For more information, visit gaca.gov.sa and www.flybeond.com