Riyadh Air to launch daily flights to Cairo

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has revealed plans to launch daily direct flights to Cairo, strengthening air connectivity between the Saudi and Egyptian capitals. The new route will be operated by the airline’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and is expected to “begin soon” after Riyadh Air takes delivery of its first aircraft in the coming weeks. 

 

Cairo becomes the third destination revealed by the carrier, which is currently operating a soft-launch phase with a single daily service between Riyadh and London Heathrow for employees. Full commercial operations are set to commence by April 2026, with initial daily routes to London, Dubai and Cairo. 

 

The Riyadh–Cairo corridor ranks among the world’s busiest capital-to-capital routes, carrying approximately 2.7 million passengers last year.

 

Riyadh Air said the decision to serve Cairo reflects sustained demand across business, leisure and religious segments, and marks an obvious next step in the airline’s international growth strategy.

 

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Recognising Cairo’s expanding status as a regional centre for business and tourism, with major attractions including the recently-opened Grand Egyptian Museum, the airline said the route plays a key role in its network expansion strategy.

 

In recent months, Riyadh Air has also introduced its digital-first loyalty programme, Sfeer, offering members perks such as complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and early access to fares and rewards.

 

The carrier recently opened its first premium airport lounge, the Hafawa Lounge at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. Designed as a ‘home away from home’, the 370-seat lounge features distinct spaces for relaxation, socialising, digital engagement and family time, reflecting the airline’s commitment to guest comfort and innovation.

 

Riyadh Air aims to connect more than 100 destinations by 2030 with a projected fleet of 132 aircraft. 

 

For more information, visit riyadhair.com