Cabin crew, prepare for take-off.
Riyadh air is ready to take you soaring through the clouds.
The brand-new national carrier and the final word in luxurious air travel has been preparing for a 2025 take-off with an official song, sleek air crew uniforms, and a GACA certificate.
Now, Riyadh Air cabins have been revealed and the spacious interiors promise to be every bit as luxurious as promised.
Consistent cabin design across the Boeing 787-9 fleet with a total of 290 seats, the color palette of the cabins reflect Riyadh’s identity: indigo, mocha, lavender, skyline blue, sunset peach.
Not only that, but the lighting has been designed to support natural rhythms and enhance ambiance.
Riyadh Air cabins 2025
Riyadh Air officially took flight on March 12, 2023, under the vision of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the backing of Saudi’s Public Investment Fund. It’s a key player in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—revving up tourism, transforming the economy, and giving aviation a serious glow-up.
Led by former Etihad boss Tony Douglas, this digital-first airline is all about next-gen travel: AI-powered, app-driven, and ultra-smooth. From booking flights to finding hotels, you’ll do it all in one place—straight from your phone. Welcome to stress-free, tech-savvy flying.
Riyadh Air take off dates
Get ready to jet off to new locations in the Riyadh Air cabins. The first flight is scheduled to take off in Q3 of 2025.
Riyadh Air locations
Although the full list of destinations isn’t out yet, Riyadh Air will likely serve key cities in Western Europe, Asia, and Africa. With its license now approved, the airline can also expand to North America, a region that’s a big focus for national carriers.
Once King Salman International Airport is finished, Riyadh Air will make it its base and aims to fly to over 100 destinations by 2030.
Riyadh Air cabins
Riyadh Air cabins are all about comfort and luxury with its wide range of travel classes.
From Business Elite to Economy, every seat is designed to make your travel as comfortable as possible.
Business Elite passengers will enjoy ultra-comfy Safran Unity seats that fully recline into a flat bed (78” long and 22.5” wide). With integrated suite lighting, A/C power, USB ports, sliding privacy doors, and adjustable dividers, you’ll be in your own private oasis. Plus, Business Elite has the world’s largest Business Class screen—32 inches of 4K OLED goodness—and even a double bed option for the ultimate in relaxation.
Premium Economy brings the luxury with extra space (38” pitch, 19.2” width) and features like privacy head wings, a versatile side table, calf rest, and four USB-C charging points.
Economy keeps it cozy too with a 3-3-3 layout, 31” pitch, and 17.2” width, plus adjustable headrests and USB-C charging.
All seats are ergonomically crafted with plush foam and premium fabrics, ensuring a restful experience whether you’re sitting or sleeping. The Riyadh Air cabins themselves look as good as they feel, with rich colors like mocha, lavender, and sunset peach, evoking the elegance of Riyadh in a modern, luxurious way. Plus, the signature canopy twist design adds a nod to traditional Arabic tents.
On-board, Riyadh Air is introducing the innovative Modular Interactive tool by Panasonic Avionics, offering guests seasonal updates and promos with ease. And with Viasat’s free Wi-Fi (for loyalty members), you can enjoy streaming, browsing, gaming, and even Live TV with news and sports—all from gate to gate.
Saudi travel
If you are looking for some on the ground action, The Riyadh Metro has been running on colorful veins of the capital and helping us beat traffic. There is also the metro bus on demand service making travelling to and from the stations smoother. If you are in Jeddah, the city’s new bus fleet is a must-try.
Q3 2025. Across Saudi, riyadhair.com / @riyadhair.
