Flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost airline, has launched direct operations to Pakistan with inaugural flights to Islamabad and Peshawar, bringing budget-friendly travel options to Pakistani and Saudi passengers.
At Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, the first Riyadh–Peshawar flight was welcomed with a cake-cutting ceremony. Flyadeal will now operate two weekly flights between Riyadh and Peshawar every Monday and Wednesday. In Islamabad, the inaugural Riyadh–Islamabad flight received the traditional water salute. The service will run once a week on Sundays.
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A spokesperson for the Pakistan Airports Authority said the new services will significantly improve connectivity, provide affordable travel options, and strengthen people-to-people ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
The airline is targeting the growing Pakistani diaspora in Riyadh and travelers seeking affordability and convenience. Flyadeal’s one-way economy fares from Riyadh to both Islamabad and Peshawar start from just $53 — a strikingly low rate compared to other carriers, which can charge upwards of $300 for similar routes.
