Saudi Airlines has launched direct flights between the Kingdom and the Greek island of Mykonos as part of providing its guests with additional options to destinations that are experiencing growing demand for travel, as the airline will operate three direct flights per week starting July 1. until the end of August 2022 AD Saudi Airlines has prepared a celebration to mark the launch of seasonal flights at the Al Fursan International Lounge at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, in the presence of the Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to Riyadh, Alex Constantinopoulos, and the Vice President of Marketing and Product Management, Saudi Arabia. Airline Issam Akhunbay.
The new flight route is planned to operate three flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays each week, as the trip from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport to Mykonos Mavroginos Airport takes approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes.
Saudia has selected an Airbus A320 aircraft for the new flights to and from Mykonos, which has 20 seats in business class and 90 seats in guest class. All guests on board can enjoy Saudia’s in-flight entertainment system, which includes over 5,000 hours of entertainment in addition to in-flight internet services.
On this occasion, Issam Akhunbai, vice president of marketing and product management at Saudi Airlines, expressed his satisfaction with the launch of seasonal flights to Mykonos, saying: “By opening the new Riyadh Mykonos route, we are looking to strengthen our efforts. to connect our guests with the world’s most popular travel destinations and strengthen the Kingdom’s connection to the world.”
This move also confirms our ambition to become “Wings of Vision 2030″ and actively contribute to the further growth and prosperity of the travel and tourism sector in the Kingdom.”
Mykonos is one of the most famous Greek islands, distinguished by its location in the center of the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea, famous for its charming beaches, variety of amenities, tourist activities, as well as delicious Mediterranean cuisine. .