Riyadh Air to launch daily flights to Cairo with international push

Saudi Arabia’s newest national carrier, Riyadh Air, confirmed it will launch daily flights to Cairo as it accelerates the build-out of its international network.

CEO Tony Douglas said the Egyptian capital was a strategically chosen early destination, describing the route as an important step in positioning Riyadh as a global hub.

The announcement came at a time when Saudi aviation authorities are advancing plans to strengthen the kingdom’s air-transport ecosystem, highlighting new initiatives aimed at boosting passenger traffic and sector investment.

The airline will operate the route using its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, with services scheduled to commence shortly after the airline receives its first aircraft in the coming weeks.