Saudia Celebrates Launch of New Flights from Dammam to Beijing

Dammam, KSA: Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has officially launched on 28 October its inaugural flight from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam to Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China.

The new route will operate twice a week in each direction, as part of a connecting flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. Saudia is using Boeing B787 Dreamliner for Dammam which becomes the third city from which the airline operates flights to Beijing, following Jeddah and Riyadh.

Saudia celebrated the inaugural flight from Dammam to Beijing with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony in the departure hall. The event was attended by Mr. Wang Qimin, The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, Engr. Mohammed Al-Hassany, CEO of Dammam Airports Company (DACO), and Mr. Wail Basaffar, the Assistant Vice President of KSA Sales at Saudia.

Eng. Mohammed bin Ali Al-Hassany, CEO of Dammam Airports Company, said: “The launch of flights to Beijing, in partnership with Saudia, reflects our commitment to diversifying the international destinations of King Fahd International Airport to meet travelers’ aspirations and enhance their experience. This initiative is part of our plan to develop international air traffic, aiming to attract new airlines and increase direct destinations, which will support economic and tourism growth in the Eastern Province.”

Mr. Wail Basaffar, Assistant Vice President of KSA Sales at Saudia, said: “This new route is a testament to Saudia’s innovative and flexible operational model, which leverages our main hub in Jeddah as a cornerstone of our strategic plan. We also utilize other major airports for connecting flights to meet growing demand and cater to all guest segments. Our modern and expanding fleet further enhances the travel experience, ensuring we not only meet but exceed our guests’ expectations.”

Saudia remains dedicated to its role as a key player in promoting international travel and tourism, aligning with its objective to bring the world to the Kingdom. The airline has achieved impressive growth in demand for flights between the Kingdom and China. Since launching operations to Beijing, Saudia has transported over 84,890 guests on 482 flights.