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SAUDIA to connect Johannesburg and Saudi Arabia

SAUDIA, Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier will soon be introducing flights to four new destinations – and Johannesburg is one of them.

SAUDIA, Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier will soon be introducing flights to four new destinations – and Johannesburg is one of them. Photo: canva / @vabb_spotter – twitter

SAUDIA to launch new schedules

In oder to expand their international flight network, Saudi Air Connectivity Programme (ACP), the Saudi Tourism Authority and SAUDIA will soon launch flights to four new destinations around the globe, including Johannesburg, South Africa, Kano in Nigeria, Birmingham in the UK and Beijing, China.

This comes after an increase in consumer demand from travellers looking to visit or transit through Saudi from these particular destinations, reports Travel News.

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CEO of ACP, Ali Rajab, was quoted in saying that the opening of these four new air routes across three different regions is the result of strong collaboration between the Saudi tourism and aviation ecosystems.

“We are proud to have been part of these efforts. These new routes offer a diverse mix of travel opportunities in the Kingdom, unlocking its rich cultural heritage and inviting travellers from around the world to experience the beauty and diversity of this remarkable destination.” Rajab said.

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The exact details of when the services will be launched is yet to be announced.

ALSO READ: Emirates will now operate A380 Premium Economy on FIVE routes

Emirates doubles services from Cape Town

In other flight news, UAE flag carrier, Emirates has made the decision to double down on flight services between Cape Town and Dubai.

The airline recently reintroduced its second daily flight from the Mother City. With this new service, totaling fourteen flights on the Dubai-Cape Town route, Emirates is now confidently back to full operations, to pre-pandemic levels.

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Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.

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