RIYADH, JUL 3: Riyadh Air has begun selling tickets for three new international destinations, expanding its network to nine cities as Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier accelerates its global rollout.

The airline will launch flights to Kuala Lumpur from July 30, followed by Malaga on July 14 and Dhaka on August 7, adding to its growing list of destinations since the start of commercial operations.

The expansion comes weeks after Riyadh Air officially launched its inaugural commercial flight on June 10, with flight RX401 operating from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to London Heathrow aboard the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

The flight marked the debut of the carrier’s Dreamliner fleet and a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s efforts to strengthen its aviation sector and international connectivity.

Riyadh Air also recently announced the launch of twice-daily Dreamliner services between Riyadh and Cairo, which began operating on June 25, further expanding its regional network.

Owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Riyadh Air was established as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the economy and position Riyadh as a global aviation hub.

The airline aims to connect Saudi Arabia to more than 100 destinations worldwide by 2030, supported by a growing fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and future aircraft deliveries.

Before the launch of its commercial services, Riyadh Air operated daily flights to London using a reserve aircraft under its “Pathway to Perfect” operational readiness program.

The initiative was designed to test passenger services, operational procedures and overall readiness before introducing its new Dreamliner fleet into scheduled commercial service.

The carrier’s new routes are expected to strengthen links between the Kingdom and key markets across Europe, Southeast Asia and South Asia.