With KLM and Saudia to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is easy to reach by plane. With KLM, you can fly 5 times a week to two destinations: Riyadh and Dammam. The flight departs between 15:40 and 16:00. The KLM flight will be operated with the Airbus 330-200 and the Airbus 330-300. What's holding you back?

The outbound and return flights to Saudi Arabia

The KLM flies directly to Riyadh. If you are going to Jeddah you will first make a stopover in Riyadh. Then you will fly on to Jeddah on another plane. Also if you travel to Dammam you will make a stopover in Riyadh. But in that case you will not have to leave the plane.

Direct KLM flight: Amsterdam >> Riyadh (6 hours and 10 minutes)

Direct KLM flight: Amsterdam >> Riyad* >> Dammam (8 hours and 30 minutes)

*Short layover. You will remain on the plane.

On the way back from Riyadh, you will make a stopover in Dammam. You do not have to leave the plane. Are you flying back from Jeddah? Then you will have to make a transfer in Dammam. If you check in in Dammam, you don't have to worry about anything. You will fly directly back to Amsterdam.

Direct KLM flight: Riyadh >> Dammam* >> Amsterdam (9 hours and 10 minutes)

Direct KLM flight: Dammam >> Amsterdam (6 hours and 50 minutes)

*Short layover. You will remain on the plane.

Other flights to Saudi Arabia

Saudia Airlines has launched a direct flight between Amsterdam and Jeddah. This flight departs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 3:55 p.m. and arrives at 10:45 p.m. local time. Saudia is using a Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner for its flights to Schiphol. This type of aircraft can accommodate 298 passengers, 24 of whom travel in Business Class and 274 in Economy (Guest) Class. Catering and checked baggage are included in the ticket price as standard. Alcohol is not served on board. The return flight takes place on the same days, with the flight departing at 9:00 a.m. and arriving in Amsterdam at 2:00 p.m.

Other airlines fly from Amsterdam to Saudi Arabia with one stopover, including Emirates (Dubai), Etihad Airways (Abu Dhabi), Lufthansa (Frankfurt), Qatar Airways (Doha), Turkish Airlines (Istanbul) and ITA Airways (Rome). If you plan your flights wisely, you can immediately add a city break in another country. Planning a round trip through Oman? Oman Air has a stopover in Dammam. The same applies here: with a little puzzling you can squeeze in a "free" city trip. Even if you depart from Brussels or Düsseldorf, you will have to put up with a stopover.

Good news for Belgians and Dutch people living in the south of the Netherlands. Royal Jordanian launched an indirect flight from Brussels (via Amman) to Saudi Arabia on October 26, 2024: Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, and Riyadh. The flight between Brussels and Amman takes 4 to 5 hours, operates several times a week, and will run throughout the year, including in the summer.

With Flynas from Brussels to Djedda

Flynas is a low-cost airline that was founded in Saudi Arabia in 2007. It began its journey under the name Nas Air. This airline was praised as a pioneer of its kind, with affordable fares that were introduced for the first time within the kingdom. Flynas' home base is King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

Flynas will fly from Brussels to Jeddah on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays starting December 2. The flight will take about 6 hours to cover the distance between Brussels and Jeddah. The route will be operated with A320neo aircraft configured with 174 seats. This would mean an additional inbound capacity of 522 seats per week.

In recent years, Flynas has experienced significant growth. They currently have 56 aircraft, most of which are A320neos. The low-cost airline has plans to add more than 100 of these aircraft to their fleet in the coming years.

The government of Saudi Arabia is seeking significant growth in the aviation sector. This initiative aims to make the economy less dependent on oil revenues and to attract more tourists. To achieve this ambition, a second network airline called Riyadh Air is being launched.

About Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia)

Saudia, in full Saudi Arabian Airlines, is the national airline of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Since its founding in 1945, it has developed into one of the largest airlines in the Middle East. Saudia has made significant investments to modernize its aircraft fleet, resulting in one of the youngest fleets in the industry.

With an extensive global route network, Saudia connects about 100 destinations on four continents, including all 28 domestic airports in Saudi Arabia. A member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), the airline has also been a valued member of SkyTeam, the world's second-largest airline alliance, since 2012.

Saudi's commitment to safety and service excellence is recognized by several awards. The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) awarded the airline the prestigious Global Five-Star Major Airline rating. In addition, Saudia earned Diamond status from APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying for its thorough approach to safety during the pandemic.

In recent years, Saudia has also gained international recognition. In 2022, it was named the fastest growing airline in the Middle East by Brand Finance®. In addition, Skytrax named Saudia as the world's most improved airline in 2021, an honorable distinction they also previously received.

Also, Saudia recently launched First Suite. With Saudia's First Suite, you are guaranteed an unparalleled flying experience, equipped with first-class facilities and an exceptional culinary experience. In this fully enclosed private suite, you can relax in a comfortable leather chair while enjoying a very wide range of HD entertainment on an impressive 23-inch screen. In addition, you can take advantage of Wi-Fi service and create an efficient workspace with a spacious, folding table.

For those in need of rest, there is a comfortable bed with a mattress in which to dream away. Throughout the flight, a chef prepares world-class dishes available exclusively to guests. In addition to the prepared four-course menu, served in the privacy of the suite, guests also have the option of choosing comfort food or an a la carte meal.

Air Arabia launched, 2nd new airline after Riyadh Air

Air Arabia (UAE) is part of an alliance that has been granted the rights to launch a new low-cost airline in Saudi Arabia to improve air connectivity in the kingdom. The consortium—comprising Air Arabia, Egypt's Nesma, and Jeddah-based Kun Investments Holding—will operate from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and offer affordable flights, according to a statement issued by the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on X.

By 2030, the new airline will have 45 aircraft, serve 24 domestic and 57 international destinations, carry 10 million passengers annually and create 2,400 direct jobs.

"This new airline strengthens Saudi Arabia's position as the world's fastest growing aviation market," said Transportation Minister Saleh Al Jasser. "This fits within Vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy."

The tender also drew interest from other airlines, such as Kuwait's Jazeera Airways, which had previously submitted a bid.

With this initiative, Saudi Arabia aims to increase airline competition, expand travel opportunities and stimulate economic growth in the eastern region.

Dammam has the largest airport in the world

Arriving at or departing from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam is an experience in itself. With a total area of 776 square kilometers - about half the size of the province of Utrecht - it is the largest airport in the world. The buildings alone cover some 43 square kilometers.

Expansion work recently began. The strategic plan aims to handle more than 19.3 million passengers a year at King Fahd International Airport by 2030, double the number in 2022. The plan also aims to significantly expand air cargo capacity to more than 600,000 tons per year. Future developments include expanding the airport's operational capacity, with an increase in aircraft movements to 77 per hour and an increase in annual passenger capacity to 32 million.

The main terminal consists of six floors. The third floor houses the arrival hall, the fourth the boarding gates and the sixth the departure hall. Believers can visit the giant mosque above the parking garage. And in the surrounding landscape garden you can get some air.