Riyadh Air Opens Mumbai Riyadh Bookings.
The new national airline of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Air, has begun selling tickets for its daily flight from Mumbai to Riyadh, entering the Indian market and increasing its network to nine destinations.
The new route, which would link King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), will open on August 4, 2026. The airline stated that as it continues to grow its worldwide network, more destinations would be revealed in the upcoming weeks.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with the airline’s newest cabin interiors in all travel classes will be used to operate the route.
The daily flight is scheduled to leave Mumbai at 22:05 and reach Riyadh at 23:50 (local time). The return service will arrive in Mumbai at 20:35 after leaving Riyadh at 14:05.
According to the airline, the route will provide Indian passengers connections via Riyadh to locations in Europe and the Middle East, including as London, Madrid, Jeddah, and Cairo. The route is anticipated to serve both leisure and business passengers, as well as Saudi Arabia’s sizable Indian expat population.
Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air said, “With India emerging as one of the fastest-growing aviation markets globally, we are delighted to offer travellers a new premium choice and enhanced global connectivity from Mumbai to Riyadh, and onwards to Europe. This route has been carefully chosen to support Vision 2030 and our goal of becoming a worldwide airline. As we connect these two magnificent cities and continue to redefine the future of air travel, we look forward to having our passengers aboard to experience our unique Saudi hospitality.”
The airline claims that the new service will boost expanding commercial, tourism, and cultural ties between Saudi Arabia and India while bolstering Riyadh’s standing as a regional aviation center.
Now, tickets can be purchased via the Riyadh Air website, mobile application, and approved travel partners. Additionally, passengers can sign up as Founding Members of the airline’s Sfeer loyalty program, which provides perks including reward points on the first flight, free Wi-Fi, and a best-offer guarantee.
