(Offer covers international travel from the Kingdom and transit flights across Saudia’s global network)
TTT NEWS NETWORK
KOLKATA | 26 AUGUST 2026
Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has launched a promotional offer providing discounts of up to 50% on Guest and Business Class fares.
Available for international travel from the Kingdom and transit flights through Saudi Arabia to onward destinations across Saudia’s network spanning four continents, the offer supports Saudia’s efforts to provide competitive travel options, grow transit traffic, and contribute to tourism and Umrah travel.
Bookings can be made between August 20 and September 3, 2026, across all Saudia sales channels, for travel from September 1 to December 10, 2026. It applies to one- way and round-trip tickets in Guest and Business Class.
Guests travelling under the offer will have access to Saudia’s digital, airport and onboard services, including high-speed inflight connectivity, which is now available on a growing number of aircraft across the fleet.
The offer also delivers added value for AlFursan members, who will earn 100% Bonus Tier Credits on their flights booked during the offer period, accelerating their journey to a higher membership tier or helping them retain their current status and continue enjoying the benefits that come with their membership.
Saudia continues to advance its Jeddah hub strategy by aligning flight schedules into coordinated arrival and departure waves, enabling more efficient connections for guests travelling between Asia, Europe, Africa and other markets across its network. The strategy aims to increase transit traffic through Jeddah, with the number of transit guests expected to grow from more than 2 million in 2026 to more than 5.5 million by 2030.
Saudia’s Stopover Visa offers eligible guests the opportunity to explore the Kingdom during their transit. Issued electronically as part of the booking process, the visa allows guests to stay for up to 96 hours, during which they can perform Umrah, visit destinations across Saudi Arabia, and enjoy a range of tourism experiences before continuing to their destination.
The offer builds on Saudia’s wider initiatives to grow transit traffic and strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a key connecting point for international travel. Through its extensive network, enhanced connectivity and growing operational capabilities, Saudia is expanding its ability to serve international travellers while contributing to the objectives of the Saudi Aviation Strategy.
About Saudia:
Saudia (Saudia Airlines) is the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in 1945, the company has grown to become one of the Middle East’s largest airlines.
Saudia has invested significantly in upgrading its aircraft and currently operates one of the youngest fleets with 153 aircraft. The airline serves an extensive global route network covering around 100 destinations across four continents, including all 26 domestic airports in Saudi Arabia.
A member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), Saudia has also been a member airline in SkyTeam, the second largest alliance, since 2012.
Saudia was recently named “Best Airline Staff Service” for 2025 by Skytrax and ranked 17th in the global airline rankings. In addition, Saudia ranked second globally for on-time performance (OTP) in 2025, according to Cirium. Saudia was also recognized at the APEX World Class 2026 Awards, receiving the “World Class Airline” title for the fifth consecutive year and the “Best in Class: Service–Guest Experience” award for the second consecutive year.
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