Dubai, UAE — flynas will establish a new operational hub at Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Al-Qassim from July, in partnership with Cluster2 Airports Co., which manages airport operations across several Saudi airports.
The airline said the launch marks a significant step in its expansion strategy and strengthens connectivity between Saudi regions and international destinations.
Five destinations in first phase
The first phase of operations will include direct international flights to Istanbul, Trabzon and Cairo’s Sphinx International Airport, alongside domestic services to Abha and Dammam.
flynas said it plans to gradually expand the network from Al-Qassim, eventually doubling the number of domestic and international destinations served from the new base.
Growth aligned with Vision 2030
The carrier said the expansion supports its strategy of connecting global markets with Saudi Arabia while increasing travel options for passengers.
The addition of Al-Qassim gives flynas six operational hubs, alongside Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Madinah and Abha, reflecting the rapid growth of Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector as the Kingdom pursues ambitious tourism and connectivity targets.
Aviation sector scales up
Saudi Arabia aims to attract 150 million visitors annually by 2030 and significantly increase air connectivity through major investments in airports, airlines and tourism infrastructure. Low-cost carriers such as flynas are expected to play a central role in expanding regional access and supporting domestic travel demand.
