Flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline and part of the Saudia Group, has announced the launch of scheduled services to India, with daily flights between Riyadh and Hyderabad beginning on 1 July 2026.
A leading Indian technology centre, Hyderabad has rapidly evolved as a global hub for innovation hosting major international technology giants and developing thriving aerospace and defence sectors.
As capital of the southern Indian state of Telangana, Hyderabad is known for Indo-Islamic architecture, including the iconic 16th century landmark mosque The Charminar, which is famed for its four arches supporting towering minarets.
Sanjiv Kapoor, flyadeal’s acting Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President Strategies at Saudia Group, said: “India, a long-awaited addition to flyadeal’s growing network of international destinations, is a key part of Saudia Group and flyadeal’s long term strategy. Our promise of friendly, efficient, low-fare and on-time service, builds on parent Saudia Group’s long-established presence in India since 1964 through our sister airline Saudia.
“Hyderabad is the first step of our planned expansion into India, fuelled by the strong economic, social and cultural ties that India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have enjoyed for decades. Together with Saudia, the Saudia Group will now serve the Indian market comprehensively. Saudia offering full-service excellence and flyadeal delivering the best low fares for price-conscious travellers.”
He added: “Flyadeal will soon announce a second Indian destination as we execute our India market strategy.”
Over the past three years, flyadeal has operated special Hajj and Umrah pilgrim-only flights from select points in India to Saudi Arabia, but this is the first time the airline will operate regular scheduled services between the two countries.
Tickets are now on sale, bookable via flyadeal’s Mobile App on Android and iOS, its website www.flyadeal.com, and through travel agents, including online agencies.
