Saudi Arabia launches direct weekly flights from Paris to AlUla – The National

Saudi Arabia launches direct weekly flights from Paris to AlUla – The National

The first direct flight by Saudi Arabia's national airline from Paris to the historical AlUla city touched down on Friday night with 75 passengers on board.

Saudia's Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane departed from Charles de Gaulle Airport in the French capital and arrived at AlUla International Airport at 10:30pm, after a five-hour journey. The flight marked the first direct flight to the tourist destination, dubbed “the world’s largest living museum”.

The weekly non-stop flights will operate until March 27, when the ongoing Winter at Tantora festival comes to an end. The four-month programme of events, running from December 21 to March 27, features an expansive array of offerings spanning music, arts, fashion, food and wellness.