JET Airways, India’s full service, premier international airline, has announced the introduction of new flights commencing from Oct. 29, 2017, connecting the capital cities of Saudi Arabia and India. The airline is also introducing a second daily frequency between Riyadh and Mumbai, as part of its winter schedule.

One of the most modern cities in the Gulf, Riyadh is the capital and financial center of Saudi Arabia - India’s fourth-largest trading partner. Traffic to India increasingly comprises leisure seekers and those travelling for medical purposes. The new service from Delhi and twin frequencies from Mumbai will help to meet this growing travel demand.

From Oct. 29, 2017, Jet Airways 9W 509 will depart from Riyadh at 03:10 hrs (LT) and arrive into Delhi at 09:45 hrs (LT). In fact, guests from Riyadh can leverage Jet Airway’s 44 city pan-India network or its international connectivity to Bangkok, Colombo, Dhaka, Hong Kong, Kathmandu and Singapore via the airline’s hubs in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.

The return flight, Jet Airways 9W 510 will depart from Delhi at 23:00 hrs and arrive into Riyadh at 01:35 hrs (local time).

The airline’s second frequency to Mumbai, Jet Airways 9W 505 will depart from Riyadh at 06:10 hrs (LT) and arrive into Mumbai at 12:30 hrs (LT). On its return leg, Jet Airways 9W 506 will depart for Riyadh at 03:00 hrs (LT) and arrive at its destination at 05:05 hrs (LT). Guests arriving into Riyadh can travel across Saudi Arabia and beyond, using the robust network of Jet Airways interline partners - Saudi Arabian Airlines and Flynas.

Shakir Kantawala, Vice President - Gulf, Middle East & Africa, Jet Airways, said “demand for air travel between Saudi Arabia and India has been growing on the back of increased economic and tourism activity. Jet Airways, being the preferred airline on the Indo-Gulf sector, recognized the opportunity available and has introduced this new flight from Delhi together with enhancement of capacity on the Riyadh – Mumbai route.”

Jet Airways has launched a limited period offer to celebrate the launch of the new flights. Under the terms of the three-day offer on Oct. 9 – 11, 2017, guests can enjoy special fares starting from SR29 for travel on the above flights to the airline’s hubs in Delhi or Mumbai. Guests can also enjoy special fares starting from SR129 for flights to select destinations in India via the newly launched flights – 9W 509 and 9W 505. The offer will be valid on a first come, first serve basis and is valid for travel for two days – Oct. 29-30 only. — SG