By Yara Abi Farraj

Saudia launches four weekly flights to Medan, Indonesia starting August 31

Expansion supports objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to host 30 million Umrah pilgrims by 2030

This move follows a recent agreement with Tibah Airports to increase operations and enhance the transport and service of Umrah and Hajj pilgrims

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced the addition of Medan to its scheduled and regular flight network, making it the second destination in Indonesia following the capital Jakarta. The airline has allocated four weekly flights between Medan and both Jeddah and Medina, with operations starting on August 31. This step is part of the airline’s expansion efforts to connect the world with Saudi Arabia and to serve diverse guest segments.

Serving Umrah and Hajj pilgrims

Saudia recently held a meeting with officials from Kualanamu International Airport in Medan to arrange for the operations and ensure readiness of services. The goal of the meeting was to provide the best solutions to ensure smooth airport traffic and procedures.

By adding Medina as a second destination in Saudi Arabia after Jeddah for the new Medan route, Saudia seeks to capitalize on the increasing flight demand between the two countries. This move follows a recent agreement with Tibah Airports to increase operations and enhance the transport and service of Umrah and Hajj pilgrims, as well as visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque and Islamic historical sites.

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Supporting Saudi Vision 2030

In addition, Saudia aims to increase its market share in the Hajj and Umrah sectors, recognizing Indonesia as one of the largest Islamic markets for travel. These efforts also contribute to achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to host 30 million Umrah pilgrims by 2030.

The expansion of Saudia’s destinations also aligns with its largest fleet modernization and growth program. The airline’s fleet currently includes 144 aircraft, with plans to add 103 more in the coming years. This is complemented by numerous other initiatives aimed at enhancing the guest travel experience using the latest advancements in aviation.

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