SAUDI Arabian Airlines (Saudia) announced new seasonal services for the upcoming summer period to Malaga, Spain starting from June 9.

The four-times-weekly flights are scheduled:

• Wednesdays and Saturdays: Riyadh to Malaga

• Thursdays and Mondays: Jeddah to Malaga

The total journey time from Riyadh to Malaga is six hours and 40 minutes and from Jeddah to Malaga, six hours and 35 minutes. The services will be operated nonstop from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Malaga International Airport (AGP).

Saudia’s latest aircraft, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft will be operated on the route, in a two class configuration of 24 full-flat seats in Business Class and 274 seats in Guest Class (Economy).

Flights to Malaga are now available for purchase, and bookings can be made either through the Saudia website, on the airline’s mobile app, or through an authorized travel agent.

A wide range of entertainment options is included onboard, including WiFi Internet access and more than 3000 hours of movies, games, television programs, music library and more. Malaga, located in southern Spain, is a popular leisure spot with holidaymakers seeking a Mediterranean destination.

The Costa del Sol is the coastline of Málaga province, stretching 150km it is one of Spain's most popular tourist zones. Saudia’s new route provides a gateway to popular summer hotspots in southern Spain – Malaga and Marbella.

The tourism division of the airline — Saudia Holidays — offers full packages to Malaga, including hotels, tours and flights. Malaga becomes Saudia’s second destination in Spain. The airline currently flies to Madrid four-times-weekly from Jeddah and Riyadh. — SG