Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's low-cost airline, flynas, has initiated direct flights between Riyadh and Moscow in an effort to boost tourism exchanges between the two nations.

The inaugural flight was welcomed on August 1st, with the presence of key dignitaries including Saudi Ambassador to Russia and Belarus Abdulrahman Al-Ahmed, flynas CEO Bandar Al-Mohanna, and Russian Deputy Transport Minister Vladimir Poteshkin.

This launch, in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority, adds Moscow to flynas' expanding network, aligning with the Kingdom's objectives in tourism and aviation.

Flights will operate three times a week — Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays — between Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport.

According to flynas, this new route provides Russian travelers an opportunity to explore Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage and notable destinations such as Diriyah, AlUla, and the Red Sea.

The introduction of direct flights is anticipated to facilitate greater movement between the two countries and enhance bilateral tourism.