Fly Jinnah Adds Riyadh to Karachi Network as Saudi Flights Expand
The airline will launch three weekly non-stop flights in September before moving to a daily service from October.
Fly Jinnah will launch Karachi-Riyadh flights on September 18, with three weekly services before increasing to daily flights in October.
Karachi, August 21, 2026: Fly Jinnah will expand its Saudi Arabian network with a new Karachi-Riyadh flights service, giving passengers another direct connection between Pakistan and the Kingdom.
The budget airline will launch three weekly non-stop flights between Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport and Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on September 18.
Fly Jinnah will operate the new route every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at launch. The airline plans to increase the service to daily flights from October, giving travellers more options between the two cities.
New Riyadh Route
Flight 9P 610 will leave Karachi at 11pm and arrive in Riyadh at 12:15am the following day. The return flight, 9P 611, will depart Riyadh at 1:15am and reach Karachi at 6:15am.
All flight times will follow local time.
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Riyadh will become Fly Jinnah’s third Saudi destination from Karachi. The airline already operates direct services from the city to Jeddah and Dammam.
The expansion comes as demand for affordable air travel between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia continues to grow. The new route will serve business travellers, expatriates and visitors travelling between the two countries.
More Connections Between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
A Fly Jinnah spokesperson said the airline was pleased to add Riyadh to its Saudi network.
The spokesperson said the new route would give customers greater choice and flexibility. The airline also expects the service to meet demand for convenient and affordable travel between Pakistan and the Kingdom.
Karachi serves as one of Fly Jinnah’s main operating bases. The airline connects the city with several domestic destinations, including Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, Multan and Sialkot.
The carrier also operates international flights from Karachi to Jeddah and Dammam.
Fly Jinnah has further expanded its Saudi network from Islamabad and Lahore. Passengers from both cities can travel directly to Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh.
Budget Travel Options
Fly Jinnah operates a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft. The airline markets its services around affordable fares and a value-focused travel experience.
Passengers can access the SkyCafe onboard menu, which offers snacks, sandwiches and meals. The airline also provides SkyTime, a free in-flight streaming service for passengers.
Its Air Rewards loyalty programme allows customers to earn, transfer and redeem points.
The airline said passengers can book the new Karachi-Riyadh flights through its website, call centre or authorised travel agencies.
