Virgin Atlantic is set to launch direct Saudi flights from London next spring.
Starting in March 2025, Virgin will fly to Riyadh daily from London Heathrow on Airbus A330neo aircraft.
The maiden Saudi flight takes off on March 30, 2025.
The new route was agreed as part of Saudi Arabia’s Air Connectivity Program.
Virgin Atlantic as the tenth airline to partner with ACP this year.
“The entry of Virgin Atlantic will enhance air connectivity and support the growth of international tourism from the UK as well as Virgin Atlantic’s network in North America,” said Majid Khan, CEO of ACP.
