Riyadh Air to Start Invite-Only London Flights Ahead of 2026 Launch

Riyadh Air has confirmed the start date for its first passenger flights, with a daily service from the Saudi capital to London Heathrow beginning October 26.

While the long-anticipated launch marks a major milestone, the services will initially be restricted to staff and invited guests. It forms part of a tightly choreographed operational readiness phase dubbed the “Pathway to Perfect.”

The London flights will mark Riyadh Air’s first scheduled operation, confirming earlier reporting by Skift that the carrier had secured slots at Heathrow for the winter season.

The airline’s first route will operate with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, a technical spare aircraft be