Saudi airline flyadeal launches direct flights between Jeddah and Lucknow

Saudi's low-cost airline flyadeal has launched direct flights between Jeddah and Lucknow, adding its third scheduled destination in India as it expands its network in the country.

The new service began on November 4, 2026, and operates three times a week in each direction. Lucknow joins Hyderabad and Mumbai as the airline's scheduled destinations in India.

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The flights operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays using Airbus A320neo aircraft with 186 seats. The service offers more than 4,400 seats across both directions, giving passengers additional options for travel between Saudi Arabia and India.

The new route is aimed at passengers travelling for business, leisure and family visits. The airline said the service would strengthen its connections between the two countries, where travel demand is supported by close bilateral ties.

"India is an important and growing market for flyadeal, and the launch of our new Jeddah–Lucknow service marks another step in expanding our presence in the country. By introducing direct flights between the two cities, we are providing passengers with greater choice and convenience, whether travelling for business, leisure or to visit family and friends. We look forward to welcoming passengers on board as we continue to strengthen our diverse connections between Saudi Arabia and India," said, Lloyd Misquitta, Acting Chief Commercial Officer at flyadeal.

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Flights from Jeddah arrive in Lucknow early in the morning, allowing passengers to use the day for business meetings, family visits or onward journeys. Return flights reach Jeddah in the early afternoon.

The aircraft feature an all-Economy Class cabin, USB charging ports at every seat and Airbus' Airspace cabin interior, which includes larger overhead bins.

Jeddah–Lucknow flight schedule

The schedule, effective from November 4, 2026, is as follows. All timings are in Saudi Arabia local time (UTC+3).

Route	Days	Departure	Arrival
Jeddah–Lucknow	Monday, Wednesday and Sunday	02:20	07:35
Lucknow–Jeddah	Monday, Wednesday and Sunday	08:35	13:50

Passengers can book tickets through flyadeal's website, mobile application on Android and iOS, and travel agents, including online travel agencies.

flyadeal's expansion plans

flyadeal began operations on September 23, 2017, with its inaugural flight from Jeddah to Riyadh. It operates as the sister airline of Saudi Arabia's full-service national carrier, Saudia, with both airlines under Saudia Group.

The airline currently operates a fleet of 47 Airbus A320 family aircraft from bases in Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah and Dammam. Its network covers more than 40 seasonal and year-round destinations across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Europe, North Africa and South Asia.

Since starting operations, flyadeal has carried more than 45 million passengers. In 2025, it transported more than 10 million passengers in a calendar year for the first time.

As part of its expansion plans under Saudi Vision 2030, the airline expects to more than double its network and fleet by 2030, targeting over 100 destinations and aircraft. Its future fleet additions include Airbus A321neo aircraft and A330-900neo widebody aircraft, with deliveries expected to begin from 2027.