Saudi’s air connectivity program and China’s Hainan Airlines to expand flights between both countries

Saudi’s air connectivity program and China’s Hainan Airlines to expand flights between both countries

Beijing: The Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) has signed a cooperation agreement with Hainan Airlines to launch two new air routes connecting China and Saudi Arabia.

In the wake of the recently held Arab-China conference, and with a growing demand for flights between China and Saudi Arabia, the routes will boost air travel capacity, offering more options for traveling between the two countries and facilitating greater tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges.

The new routes represent the third and fourth air connections from China to Saudi Arabia, following the successful launch of the Riyadh-Beijing and Jeddah-Beijing routes by national carrier SAUDIA in August 2023, in addition to the carrier’s

existing route connecting Jeddah and Guangzhou.

“Our strategic decision to expand in the Saudi market comes at a time of positive global momentum for both our nations. The world’s attention is increasingly drawn to opportunities in Asia and the Middle East. As Hainan Airlines, we believe this is the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership, and we are looking forward to further fostering cultural exchanges, enhancing connectivity, and contributing to the economic growth and friendship between the two countries.” said Jason Liu, Commercial VP of Hainan Airlines.

“China is a key partner market for Saudi Arabia.