JEDDAH, KSA — In a strategic move to bolster regional aviation ties, flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of direct scheduled flights between Jeddah and Dubai, effective April 15, 2026.

The new route will initially operate three times per week, providing a critical link between Saudi Arabia’s commercial gateway and the UAE’s primary business hub. Simultaneously, the airline is reinstating its Riyadh-Dubai service, which is set to scale from a daily frequency to four flights per day.

For Business on Ground observers, this expansion signals a robust recovery in the regional travel sector following recent airspace disruptions. By introducing Jeddah as a new gateway to Dubai International (DXB), flyadeal is directly catering to the high-intent business traveler and the growing demand for religious and leisure transit.

Acting Chief Commercial Officer Lloyd Misquitta noted that the move is part of a “continued strategic focus on expanding flyadeal’s international footprint,” ensuring that C-suite teams and their organizations remain agile and connected across the GCC’s most dynamic markets.