aJet Airlines Starts Flights to Saudi Arabia

Turkish airline aJet has started flights to Saudi Arabia, significantly enhancing air connectivity between the two nations. This move marks a pivotal step in aJet’s expansion strategy and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious aviation goals.

aJet, a subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, rebranded from AnadoluJet in early 2024 to offer more affordable flights to passengers. Correspondingly, the airline aims to provide modern, comfortable, and accessible travel experiences. With this transition, aJet is ready to make a substantial impact on the aviation industry. Keeping sustainability in mind, aJet plans on operate as an eco-friendly, low-cost carrier.

aJet’s new flights to Saudi Arabia

The Turkish carrier’s new routes include flights to the Saudi cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah, and Dammam. It now operates six weekly flights from Turkey’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, providing passengers with more travel options and convenience. These routes are expected to cater to both business and leisure travelers.

By introducing these flights, Saudi Arabia’s Air Connectivity Program (ACP) establishes King Abdulaziz International Airport as a global aviation hub. In line with this, it will serve as a link between the East and West. Specifically, ACP hopes to connect the airport to 150 international destinations and serve over 114 million passengers by 2030.

Moreover, this increased air connectivity boosts trade and tourism between Turkey and Saudi Arabia, supporting inbound tourism to Saudi cities. At the same time, it promotes cultural exchange and economic growth.

Boosting Saudi tourism

Officials from both countries have expressed their enthusiasm for the new routes. In particular, the CEO of Jeddah Airports highlighted the new routes’ benefits for passengers and the airport’s strategic goals.

Similarly, ACP CEO Majid Khan emphasized their optimism for the collaboration between the two countries with aJet’s entry. He noted that the new flights would play a crucial role in attracting more tourists to Saudi Arabia, thereby contributing to the country’s tourism sector.

“Air connectivity to the Kingdom from Türkiye will be further enhanced with the entry of Ajet,” pointed out ACP CEO, Majid Khan.

“Point-to-point traffic and inbound tourism to Madinah, Jeddah, Dammam, and Riyadh will grow from Istanbul and Ankara, supporting our tourism strategy. We look forward to a strong partnership with AJet to further develop air connectivity to Saudi Arabia`s strong network of airports and to our highly underserved market.”

What lies ahead for aJet

Looking ahead, aJet plans to expand its network further, contributing to the growth of air travel in the region. The airline’s entry into Saudi Arabia marks a significant step in its international expansion. This move will pave the way for more routes and destinations in the future.

As aJet continues to expand its network, passengers can look forward to more travel options and enhanced connectivity between Turkey and Saudi Arabia. This initiative will bring numerous benefits to both countries, fostering economic growth and cultural exchange.

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