Jun 8, 2026 – 4.04pmAustralians could have a new route to Europe within two years and exporters are set to win more direct access to their biggest Middle Eastern market after Saudi Arabia signed a deal to start flying into Avalon in Victoria and Toowoomba in Queensland.Australia Saudi Business Council chairman Sam Jamsheedi said freight flights operated by Saudia Cargo could start within weeks, helping to alleviate bottlenecks for meat exporters caused since the end of February when Iranian missile strikes landed near Gulf state airports.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Saudis step up push for direct flights to Australia
The biggest market for Australian meat in the Persian Gulf wants to start direct freight flights, with passenger services to soon follow.
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