JEDDAH: Saudia, the Kingdom’s national carrier, in collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program and Saudi Tourism Authority, has announced the addition of Tokyo as a new international destination within its growing global network.
The new route will operate three flights a week from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, starting November 2026.
According to Saudia, the collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program aims to strengthen links with international markets by launching new routes and increasing international flight frequencies.
The introduction of direct flights between Saudi Arabia and Japan will “strengthen tourism and commercial activity between the two countries while expanding access to the Kingdom.”
The new route also contributes to the objectives of the National Aviation Strategy, the National Tourism Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030, which aim to establish Saudi Arabia as a leading global tourism destination and a logistics hub, the statement said.
