Turkish Airlines, in cooperation with Al Ghazal Travel and Tourism Agency, launched the first direct seasonal flights between Al-Ahsa International Airport and Rize-Artvin Airport in Turkey, during a ceremony held today, Thursday, attended by Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, Governor of Al-Ahsa, and a number of officials.
The launch of this new destination is part of plans to expand the network of seasonal flights served by Al-Ahsa Airport, with the aim of enhancing air connectivity and broadening international travel options for travelers from the governorate and the Eastern Province, especially during the summer season, as part of the Al-Ahsa Development Authority's efforts to support the development of the airport and improve its services, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The Governor of Al-Ahsa stressed that this step embodies the leadership's continued support for the civil aviation sector and its keenness to develop infrastructure and enhance the quality of services provided to citizens and residents.
He added that operating these direct flights is in line with the targets of Saudi Vision 2030 to develop the tourism and economic sectors, and meets the aspirations of the people of Al-Ahsa Governorate by providing international travel options through the governorate's airport.
He pointed to the importance of enhancing integration among various entities to provide quality services befitting Al-Ahsa's status, contributing to its development on the tourism and economic fronts and consolidating the role of Al-Ahsa International Airport as a growing regional hub for air transport.
For his part, Eng. Mohammed bin Ali Al-Hassani, CEO of Dammam Airports Company, explained that the new destination to Rize-Artvin Airport is part of the summer 2025 seasonal flights plan and will help boost international travel and tourism through Al-Ahsa International Airport.
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