The summer 2026 season is seeing a new expansion in the international flight network at Alexandria International Airport, with the addition of a new air route linking Alexandria with the Saudi capital Riyadh operated by flynas. The airport received the inaugural flight from Riyadh carrying 88 passengers.
flynas is set to operate 3 weekly flights between Riyadh and Alexandria, enhancing travel options, supporting air connectivity between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, helping to diversify Alexandria Airport's international network and providing more choices for travelers.
To celebrate the launch of the new route, the airport welcomed the aircraft with a water cannon salute, and the public relations team of the Egyptian Airports Company welcomed the passengers and presented them with souvenirs, in an atmosphere reflecting the warm welcome, quality organization and operational readiness of Alexandria International Airport, according to the official Facebook page of the Egyptian Airports Company.
