flyadeal, the low-cost airline of Saudia Group, has announced the launch of its scheduled flights to India, operating daily direct flights between Riyadh and Hyderabad from 1 July 2026.
The company explained that tickets are now available for booking through the flyadeal app on Android and iOS devices and through its website, as well as through travel agents and online booking platforms, according to a post on flyadeal's LinkedIn account.
Hyderabad is one of India's leading technology hubs, having grown rapidly into a global center for innovation that is home to a number of major international companies, alongside growing aviation and defense sectors.
Hyderabad, the capital of the southern Indian state of Telangana, also boasts a rich cultural and architectural heritage and is famous for its Indo-Islamic historic landmarks, foremost among them the Charminar, the 16th-century monument known for its four arches and towering minarets.
Sanjiv Kapoor, Acting CEO of flyadeal and Executive Vice President of Strategic Management at Saudia Group, explained that India is a long-awaited and important strategic addition to flyadeal's growing network of international destinations, and an essential part of the long-term strategy of both Saudia Group and flyadeal.
He added that launching flights to Hyderabad reflects the company's commitment to providing reliable and efficient services at competitive fares with punctual flights, building on Saudia Group's long legacy in the Indian market, which dates back to 1964 through Saudia.
Kapoor noted that Hyderabad is the first destination in flyadeal's expansion plan in India, in light of the close economic, social and cultural ties that have linked Saudi Arabia and India for decades.
He noted that the integration between Saudia and flyadeal services allows Saudia Group to offer diverse travel options that meet the needs of different segments of travelers, as Saudia offers a full-service travel experience while flyadeal provides low-cost travel solutions at competitive fares for value-seeking travelers. He confirmed that flyadeal will soon announce the launch of a second new destination in India as part of its expansion plan in the Indian market.
Over the past three years, flyadeal has operated special flights dedicated to Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from a number of Indian cities to Saudi Arabia, but the new flights are the company's first regular scheduled operation between the two countries.
Riyadh-Hyderabad flights will be operated by flyadeal's Airbus A320neo aircraft, which have 186 seats in a single Economy cabin. The aircraft offer USB-A or USB-C charging ports at every seat, as well as Airbus's Airspace cabin, known for its spaciousness and large overhead bins.
The launch of the new Indian destination is an important step in the continued international expansion of flyadeal, whose current network includes scheduled flights from Saudi Arabia to the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Türkiye and Pakistan.
flyadeal operates a modern fleet of 46 Airbus A320-family aircraft from its operating bases in Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah and Dammam, serving 37 seasonal and year-round destinations within Saudi Arabia, as well as destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North Africa and South Asia.
By 2030, and in line with the targets of Saudi Vision 2030, flyadeal plans to more than double its network and fleet, to exceed 100 destinations and 100 aircraft.
From 2027, the company is also preparing to receive Airbus A321neo aircraft and wide-body A330-900neo aircraft, which will join its current fleet of A320s.
To view the post on flyadeal's LinkedIn account, click here.
