Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal announced the selection of Madinah as the location of its fourth operational base, with operations starting from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport as of January 1, 2026, using two aircraft dedicated to the new base.
The airline plans to operate regular domestic flights from Madinah to 4 destinations within the Kingdom, namely Jazan, Tabuk, Hofuf and Abha, while planning to launch more destinations in the coming period. This step will boost the airline's capacity from Madinah by 30%, reaching 76 weekly flights covering domestic and international destinations, according to a post on flyadeal's LinkedIn account.
Istanbul, via Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, will also become the second direct international destination from Madinah, as flyadeal moves to strengthen its international network in the coming months. The airline's current operations from Madinah cover domestic flights to Riyadh and Dammam, in addition to international flights to Cairo, as well as the Umrah services it offers year-round from several countries directly to Madinah.
Steven Greenway, CEO of flyadeal, explained that the expansion of the fleet, which has reached 43 aircraft, allows the airline to distribute its operations across major cities, adding that the choice of Madinah came in response to growing travel demand and its status as a key destination for Umrah pilgrims throughout the year.
For his part, Captain Abdulaziz Bahri, Chief Operating Officer, said that the new operational base will support the continued growth in outbound travel and religious trips, noting that the increase in the number of flights will provide wider options for travelers, while building a sustainable operating system capable of expanding in the coming period as more aircraft are delivered.
Tickets for the new flights are now available via the flyadeal smartphone app or through the website www.flyadeal.com.
To view the post on flyadeal's LinkedIn account, click here.
