Saudi Arabia's flyadeal launches non-stop flights from Mumbai to Riyadh, expands India operations

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flyadeal has launched non-stop flights between Mumbai and Riyadh, adding its second destination in India after Hyderabad and expanding its India operations.

The Riyadh-Mumbai service began on October 3 and will operate five times a week (except Monday and Friday) using Airbus A320neo aircraft. The airline will add more than 7,400 seats a month between the two cities.

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flyadeal entered the Indian market with Riyadh-Hyderabad flights in July 2026. The airline had said in May that after Hyderabad as its first India destination, it will soon plan to add another city to its network.

The Mumbai flights are scheduled to arrive in Riyadh at 10:15 am, while the return service reaches Mumbai at 07:40 am. Passengers can also connect to destinations including Abha, Dammam, Jeddah and Madinah on a single booking, with baggage checked through to the final destination.

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The airline is operating the route with A320neo aircraft configured with 186 all-Economy Class seats.

“India is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing aviation markets and a strategic priority for flyadeal as we continue to expand our international network,” Sanjiv Kapoor, acting Chief Executive Officer, flyadeal and Executive Vice President Strategies at Saudia Group, said.

Kapoor added that, “Mumbai was an “important milestone” in flyadeal’s expansion in India”. He said that the new service would also provide onward connections across Saudi Arabia.