Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has announced the resumption of its direct flights between Riyadh and Antakya, the capital of Hatay province in southern Turkey, from March 18, 2026, with one flight a week.
The company explained that resuming this route is part of its plan to expand its international network and strengthen air connectivity between the Kingdom and Turkey, keeping pace with growing demand for travel to destinations of historical and cultural character and providing additional travel options for passengers between the two countries, according to a post on flynas's LinkedIn account.
It added that the route is an extension of its journey in the Turkish market, where it began operations in 2008 by launching its first flights from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to Istanbul, before later expanding its presence to include direct flights from Riyadh, Jeddah and Madinah to Istanbul, along with a number of other seasonal destinations, including Trabzon, Bodrum, Antalya and Rize.
The resumption of Riyadh–Antakya flights strengthens flynas's regional and international network and supports travel and tourism between Saudi Arabia and Turkey, while offering direct travel options to one of Turkey's most prominent cities with a rich civilizational and historical heritage.
To view the post on flynas's LinkedIn account, click here.
