flynas opens sixth Saudi base in Al-Qassim

flynas will open a new operations base at Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Al-Qassim in July, adding direct flights to five domestic and international destinations. The move makes flynas the first Saudi airline to operate from six hubs and supports its wider expansion across the Kingdom.

Why it matters: - The new Al-Qassim base expands flynas’ domestic reach and adds more direct travel options for passengers across Saudi Arabia. - The launch strengthens the airline’s network strategy and aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Civil Aviation Strategy. - The move also supports the National Transport and Logistics Strategy target of 330 million passengers by 2030.

What happened: - flynas announced a new operations base at Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Al-Qassim, in cooperation with Cluster2 Company. - The airline will become the first Saudi carrier to operate from six different hubs across the Kingdom. - The first phase starts in July. - The initial schedule includes direct flights to Istanbul, Trabzon, Cairo via Sphinx International Airport, Abha and Dammam.

The details: - Bander Almohanna, CEO and Managing Director of flynas, said the Al-Qassim base reflects the airline’s commitment to improving air connectivity and building an integrated national operating network. - Almohanna said the expansion supports more travel options for guests and contributes to Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Civil Aviation Strategy. - Eng. Ali Masrahi, CEO of Cluster2 Company, said the new base is part of Cluster2’s plan to enhance partnerships and build operating networks across the Kingdom. - Masrahi said the expansion will tap passenger demand, add domestic and international routes, and support aviation program targets under the national transport strategy. - flynas plans to gradually double the number of domestic and international destinations connected to the Al-Qassim hub. - The airline’s existing operations bases are in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Madinah and Abha. - flynas says it operates 156 routes to more than 80 domestic and international destinations in 38 countries and runs more than 2,000 weekly flights. - The airline says it has carried 110 million passengers since its launch in 2007. - flynas says it aims to reach 165 domestic and international destinations under its growth plan. - Passengers can book through flynas.com, the flynas app, the call center at 920001234 or travel agents.

Between the lines: - The Al-Qassim launch gives flynas another base in a network that is spreading beyond the Kingdom’s largest cities. - The partnership with Cluster2 suggests airport operators are helping airlines build regional hubs to unlock new demand. - The route mix shows flynas is pairing domestic connectivity with international point-to-point service from secondary airports.

What’s next: - flynas will begin the first phase in July. - The airline plans to expand the Al-Qassim network over time with more domestic and international destinations. - The new base should help flynas deepen its role in Saudi aviation growth as passenger targets rise.