Saudi Arabia Routes Middle East Airlines Boeing

Riyadh Air launches Pakistan service with daily Islamabad flights, Lahore to follow

Riyadh Air has begun daily direct flights between Riyadh and Islamabad, marking its entry into Pakistan with Boeing 787-9s. The Saudi startup plans to add Lahore service on Aug. 18, expanding its South Asian network as it builds out scheduled international operations.

Discovered 2026-08-17T08:51:10.977331-07:00 | 2026-08-17T08:51:10.977331-07:00

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Riyadh Air’s Pakistan launch adds daily capacity between Saudi Arabia and Islamabad, with a second Pakistani destination scheduled to follow on Aug. 18.
The use of Boeing 787-9s indicates the carrier is deploying widebody aircraft from the outset as it establishes its international network.

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