Three new direct flights connecting Bengaluru to three destinations in the Middle East are set to commence later this month.
Air India Express will launch these flights to Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Services to Jeddah will commence from October 26 while flights to Riyadh and Kuwait will begin on October 27.
The airline said that these new flights will further strengthen connectivity between South India and the Middle East. It added that the new routes will benefit a wide range of travellers, including Indian expatriates, business professionals, and families visiting friends and relatives across Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Further, the direct service to Jeddah will also offer convenient connectivity for pilgrims travelling for Umrah from Bengaluru.
“In addition to meeting the strong demand for travel to Kuwait, the new connections will support growing interest among Indian travellers in exploring Saudi Arabia’s cultural and heritage attractions, in line with the country’s expanding tourism landscape,” Air India Express said.
