flynas, the Saudi low-cost carrier, has announced plans to open a new base at Abha International Airport on March 29, 2026. This new base, located in southern Saudi Arabia, will be the airline’s fifth, complementing existing bases in Riyadh, Jeddah International, Dammam, and Madinah. The airline intends to launch six new international routes from Abha, including services to Dubai International, Cairo International, Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen, Addis Ababa International, and seasonal flights to Kuwait and Trabzon. These additions will expand the airline’s network, which currently includes five domestic routes, with plans to eventually double its presence in Abha.
According to the announcement, flynas has no current airlines based out of Abha, although both Saudia and its subsidiary flyadeal have a strong presence there. The new routes aim to enhance connectivity for the region, fostering tourism and business links to key international destinations. The airline’s expansion reflects its strategic efforts to increase international connectivity and grow its network in line with regional demand.
In related news, flynas maintains a stable operational profile, with 79 aircraft and 79 destinations from its base in Riyadh. The airline is classified as a scheduled carrier and is positioning itself to serve more international markets. The expansion to Abha signifies a significant step in its growth trajectory, and the airline plans to continue developing its route network over the coming months.
