flyadeal

Overview

flyadeal is a Saudi Arabian low-cost airline headquartered at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. According to Wikipedia, Saudia announced its creation on 17 April 2016 and it began flying on 23 September 2017, on the Jeddah–Riyadh route. It remains a subsidiary of Saudia. flyadeal is not a member of an airline alliance.

Network and hubs

Operating bases are Dammam, Jeddah, Medina and Riyadh. The network is mostly domestic, with services to cities such as Abha, Tabuk, Neom and Taif. International destinations include Cairo, Amman, Istanbul, Dubai, Karachi and Lahore (the Pakistan services began in 2025). Several destinations are seasonal, and some, such as N'Djamena and Kano, are served for Hajj. Details are on Wikipedia.

Fleet

As of September 2025, Wikipedia lists 41 aircraft: 11 Airbus A320-200 and 30 A320neo, each with 186 seats. Orders include A320neo, 39 A321neo (deliveries from 2026) and ten A330-900 (from July 2027). Arab News reports that the chief executive aims for 98 aircraft, with monthly deliveries from 2027 to 2029. Figures vary between sources and over time.

On board

flyadeal has a single economy cabin. Fares are branded fly, fly+ and flyMax. Seats are priced by position, with front-row, extra-legroom and standard options. Food and drink are not usually included under the low-cost model. Seatback entertainment is not reported, and passengers are advised to bring their own devices. Wi-Fi is not a standard feature, according to a third-party source, so check before travelling.

Good to know

• Cabin baggage: per the flyadeal help centre, fly, fly+ and flyMax fares include a personal item (30×20×40 cm) and one cabin bag up to 7 kg (55×40×20 cm).
• Hold baggage: add it through Manage my booking on the website. Allowances vary by fare and route, so check at booking.
• Lounges and upgrades: no lounge access or upgrade cabin was found in the sources.
• Punctuality and safety: no published on-time figure was found.