SINGAPORE, 18 August 2026: Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new full-service national carrier, has expanded its international network to South Asia following its inaugural flight to Pakistan’s Islamabad International Airport (ISB) on 14 August.
The daily capital-to-capital service between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh and Islamabad International Airport (ISB) will be operated across two flight timings: RX0659, departing Riyadh at 1345 four times a week on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and RX0661, departing Riyadh at 2010 three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Flight RX0675 from Riyadh (RUH) to Lahore (LHE), scheduled to begin on 18 August, will operate three times a week at 1340 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. All times are local. Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners will serve the new routes, featuring the airline’s latest cabin interiors and onboard experience.
To mark the launch, inaugural ceremonies were held at both King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Islamabad International Airport (ISB). The Riyadh ceremony was attended by H.E. Ahmed Farooq, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Mr Osamah Alfawaz, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Riyadh Airports Company.
The direct services between Riyadh and Pakistan’s major urban centres reflect the longstanding and close relationship between the two countries.
With over 2 million Pakistani expatriates contributing across Saudi Arabia’s healthcare, technology, finance, and construction sectors, as well as thousands of pilgrims travelling annually to Saudi Arabia for religious travel, the route addresses a vital need for reliable, direct connectivity.
Flight schedule, all local time
Ticket purchases for these routes are now open through the Riyadh Air App, Riyadh Air and through preferred travel providers and platforms.
(Source: Riyadh Air)
