Three airlines announce flight connections to AlUla

The Qasr al-Farid (or the Lonely Castle), is an archaeological site in Madâin Sâlih (al-Hijr or Hegra) in AlUla in the north of Saudi Arabia. (Photo: Visit Saudi)

• Three major airlines Gulf Air, Saudia and Royal Jordanian to fly to the Saudi Arabian city of AlUla
• Gulf Air will operate twice-weekly flights between Bahrain and AlUla

Gulf Air will operate twice-weekly flights between Bahrain and AlUla. These seasonal flights will continue till March 6 and resume from April 10-27.

Royal Jordanian Airlines launched direct flights between Amman to AlUla on February 16. Operating twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays, this service will be available until December 22.

Saudia has made AlUla even more accessible to Europe, with the relaunch of its seasonal flights from Paris. The first seasonal flight took off on January 28 and the service will continue until April 28. Flights will operate once a week, every Sunday, offering a convenient and direct link between Paris and the historical wonders of the Saudi destination.

Current direct flight options encompass services from Dubai through flydubai, and from Doha via the Qatar Airways route. Additionally, travellers can access AlUla through direct flights from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam via Saudia and flynas.

“The introduction of new flight options connecting AlUla to Bahrain, Amman, and Paris comes as we experience a period of exciting growth and witness demand from global travellers wanting to visit this historic location. These new flight routes not only enhance the connectivity but are also opening a gateway for travellers worldwide to experience the captivating charm of AlUla. We believe these new routes will play a pivotal role in fostering cultural exchange and contribute to the growth of AlUla’s tourism, inviting more people to embark on a revitalising journey through our extraordinary destination,” Rami AlMoallim, vice-president of Destination Management and Marketing at the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), said.