Travel from UP to Arab countries to become easier; direct flights from Lucknow to Riyadh to increase.
Lucknow. There is good news for travelers traveling from Uttar Pradesh to Arab countries. Preparations are underway to increase air connectivity from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in the capital Lucknow to Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. According to airport sources, the number of direct flights from Lucknow to Riyadh is expected to increase to three by the end of December 2026. Along with this, with the start of services of new airlines, international passengers will get more options for air travel. However, the complete timetable of the three direct flights has not been officially confirmed yet.
Considering the number and demand of passengers traveling to Arab countries from Lucknow Airport, aviation companies are planning to expand their services. Information has come to light about increasing pressure, especially for passengers going to Riyadh. Keeping this in mind, Air India Express and other aviation companies are making preparations to expand flight operations.
Riyadh flights may increase till December
According to airport sources, there are preparations to provide three direct flights from Lucknow to Riyadh by the end of December. This can give more opportunities to passengers to choose flights as per their convenience. All the details regarding the day, flight number and timing of operation of the new services are not yet clear.
Riyadh is the main city and capital of Saudi Arabia. A large number of people from India travel to Saudi Arabia for employment, business and family reasons. Lucknow Airport is an important international air hub for travelers from Uttar Pradesh.
The launch of new flights can provide convenience especially to those passengers who currently have to book tickets as per their travel date and available flights. With additional flights available, travel planning may become relatively easier.
Preparation for new service of Air India Express from October
According to information received from the airport, Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India Group, is preparing to start a new flight service between Lucknow and Riyadh in October. As per the proposed schedule, this service is to be operated three days a week.
The launch of this service will provide additional options to passengers traveling to Riyadh on different days of the week. However, the three operating days and regular timetable of the proposed new service are yet to be confirmed.
On the official website of Air India Express, tickets for October and November flights from Lucknow to Riyadh are also being shown as available. This provides information about the company’s services on this route, but the final schedule of the proposed additional flights requires separate confirmation.
Flydeal service offer in December
It has also come to light that low budget airline Flydeal will start flights from Lucknow from December. Flydeal is a Saudi Arabian low-cost aviation company. It is a separate company from Dubai government’s airline flydubai.
There may be curiosity among passengers about the proposed service of Flydeal, as low cost airlines generally offer tickets in different fare categories. However, the exact date, time and ticket price of this proposed service to start from Lucknow in December could not be independently confirmed.
On the other hand, tickets for travel from Lucknow to Riyadh are available on the official website of flydubai. Therefore, passengers should book only after understanding the difference between the names of both the companies and their routes.
Preparation in view of increasing demand of passengers
Airport sources say that the pressure of passengers going from Lucknow to Riyadh has increased. For this reason, the need to increase air connectivity is being felt. With the launch of new services, passengers can get convenience in choosing ticket availability and date of travel.
People traveling internationally from different districts of Uttar Pradesh use Lucknow Airport. These may include employees going abroad for employment, businessmen and travelers going to meet their families.
Increasing the number of flights will provide additional options to these passengers. However, there is no definite information available yet regarding how much the ticket prices will reduce or how much the travel time will change.
International connectivity will get expanded
Expansion of international flights from Lucknow Airport is considered important for the air connectivity of Uttar Pradesh. People traveling from the state to foreign countries can benefit from increasing air connectivity with Arab countries.
With the launch of new services, passengers will get more options to reach their destination directly. The availability of additional flights may prove useful, especially for those passengers who are able to travel only on scheduled days.
The expansion of services among airlines may also increase the opportunity for passengers to choose from different airlines and fare classes. However, the actual fare will depend on the date of travel, availability of seats and the booking conditions of the respective company.
Passengers keep an eye on the official timetable
At present, passengers are keeping an eye on the preparations to increase the number of flights from Lucknow to Riyadh. Further official details are expected to become clear regarding the proposed additional services of Air India Express in October and the possible launch of Flydeal in December.
If the plan of three direct flights is implemented by the end of December