All Riyadh Air passengers for the airline’s first-ever commercial flight, please report to your gate, we are now boarding.
The Kingdom’s push towards Saudi Vision 2030 has been gaining speed recently and now one of the biggest projects from the development programme is ready to take-off.
Riyadh Air maiden flight details have just dropped.
That’s right, the new Saudi national carrier will be streaking across the skies from October. There is even a brand-new loyalty program for you, Sfeer Loyalty Program.
The exhilarating news was revealed during an exclusive press conference held by the purple airline on Wednesday, October 8.
So, pack your bags and get ready to jet-off to the holidays of your dreams in the lap of luxury. Here is everything to know about the launch.
Riyadh Air maiden flight 2025
Riyadh Air was first announced on March 12, 2023 by the visionary Saudi Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Backed by the Public Investment Fund, the airline has been a key player Saudi Vision 2030 by giving the aviation industry some much-needed excitement.
Helmed by UAE’s Etihad’s former 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 maiden flight 2025 location
The first-ever Riyadh Air flight is set to depart from King Khalid International in the capital city and land at another capital city. London’s Heathrow, one of the busiest airports in the world.
Riyadh Air maiden flight 2025 take-off date
The inaugural flight’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft has been named Jamila and will take to the skies on Sunday, October 26 at 3.15am. The return flight from London will touchdown in Riyadh at 7.15pm.
That is not all though, the Riyadh to London and London to Riyadh route is set to get daily flights from the airline.
Riyadh Air maiden flight 2025 tickets
Tickets for the Indigo airline’s London flight have been made available to the airline staff and the owners, Public Investment Fund.
The aforementioned daily flights will also offer first opening seats to select groups and the Riyadh Air team. These flights are all about perfecting operations before the airline officially welcomes its first Boeing aircraft. They’ll even make use of Riyadh Air’s brand-new slot at London Heathrow, giving the team a real-world runway to fine-tune every detail before the big launch.
Sfeer Loyalty Program
In addition to the Riyadh Air maiden flight, we also learned about the Sfeer Loyalty Program. Sfeer, which means “Ambassador” in Arabic and plays on the word “sphere,” is Riyadh Air’s brand-new loyalty program inspired by Saudi Arabia’s warm and welcoming spirit. It’s not just about earning rewards, it’s about joining a community. You can share points with friends and family, enjoy gamified experiences, and unlock the best of what Saudi has to offer.
You can sign up now at riyadhair, and if you’re among the first to join, you’ll be part of “The Founders.” That means early access to future flight bookings and exclusive perks that will be revealed soon.
Riyadh Air
The airline has been dominating the headlines since the start of 2025 when they released the cabin crew uniforms and unveiled an official song.The airline has received its GACA certification, clearing it to taxi to the runway Riyadh Air airplanes have also been revealed.
Where are you going first?
Sun Oct 26. King Khalid International Airport-London Heathrow, riyadhair.
