Saudi Arabia’s ACP unites with China Southern Airlines

Saudi Arabia’s ACP unites with China Southern Airlines

The Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) and China Southern Airlines have ventured into launching a new air route connecting Beijing to Riyadh. The route, scheduled to start in April 2024, will feature two weekly flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Additionally, commencing in June 2024, there will be […]The Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) and China Southern Airlines have ventured into launching a new air route connecting Beijing to Riyadh.

The route, scheduled to start in April 2024, will feature two weekly flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH).

Additionally, commencing in June 2024, there will be two weekly flights between Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH), operated with the A330-300 aircraft.

Amidst a rising demand for air travel between China and Saudi Arabia, this agreement aligns with ACP’s efforts and the broader Saudi ecosystem’s initiatives to boost capacity and meet the growing need for direct flights.

According to the statement, “The recent expansion of air routes between Saudi and Chinese airports by both China’s Hainan Airlines and the Saudi flag carrier, SAUDIA, further complements these efforts.”

Majid Khan, CEO of ACP, said that, “We are pleased