Riyadh Air receives first three Boeings 787-9 Dreamliners

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Riyadh Air announced its next routes with the incorporation of three Boeing 787 Dreamliner directly from the factory Boeing. Riyadh Air's photo

Riyadh Water, the new national airline Saudi Arabia, today announced its most important route to date. Ticket sales for five destinations (Cairo, Dubai, yeda, Madrid y Manchester) It is now open to the public, with the addition of additional routes in the coming weeks. The announcement was made during the official presentation of the airline's first plane at a gala held in Riyadh.

This historic announcement, which occurs after arrival 5 June 2026 of the first two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner custom made by the airline, and with the arrival this morning of a third (HZ-RXAC) to the Kingdom, marks an important milestone, connecting Riyadh and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with important economic centers, cultural and tourist attractions worldwide, regional and national, with the aim of flying more than 100 destinations for 2030.

First Boeing 787 de Riyadh Air

With the sale of tickets to London in the new Dreamliner already open, Today's update expands availability to six routes.

Flights to each destination are scheduled to begin on the following dates:

Each of these five routes will be operated by the new and cutting-edge Boeing 787-9 Riyadh Air Dreamliner, the first of the 72 Dreamliner that will make up your fleet, equipped with premium interiors and cabin experiences. These services will not only connect travelers with Riyadh, but will also serve as essential connection points, connecting passengers from Europe and America to destinations in the Middle East, the indian subcontinent and beyond.

In addition to these scheduled route launches, Riyadh Air is pleased to announce that, thanks to the accelerated delivery of its aircraft, advances the launch of its long-awaited first flight to London on the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Originally scheduled for 1 of July, flights to London will now begin on 10 June 2026. The sale of tickets for these flights to London, from 10 of June, is now available.

Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, declared: «Today is a momentous day for Riyadh Air, since we open the sale of tickets to Cairo, Dubai, yeda, Madrid y Manchester. After the arrival of our first three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, This is a fundamental step in our mission to connect Riyadh with the world. But this is just the beginning of our rapid expansion; In the coming weeks we will also announce the opening of ticket sales to many more fascinating destinations. ».

Douglas added: «These routes have been carefully selected to serve key markets for business, tourism and commerce, and are designed to facilitate the smooth transit of travelers from Europe to destinations in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and beyond, in line with our ambition to become a global airline and a major contributor to the Vision 2030. "We look forward to welcoming our passengers on board to enjoy our unique Saudi hospitality as we connect these great cities and continue to redefine the future of air travel.".

Tickets for these five routes can be purchased starting tonight (7 June 2026) via the Riyadh Air app, Riyadh Air website (riyadhair.com) or through preferred travel platforms and agencies. Passengers can also become “Founding Members” of the airline's loyalty program, Realm, which guarantees you the best offer and free wifi, in addition to accumulating rewards from your first flight.

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