Riyadh Air has operated its first nonstop flight between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in the Saudi capital and Manchester (MAN), England.
The new route, launched on September 17, 2026, will see thrice-weekly service on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, operated by Boeing 787-9 aircraft fitted with 290 seats in a three-class configuration (28 in business, including four designated as 'Business Elite' seats, 39 in premium economy and 223 in economy).
Manchester has become the second destination in the United Kingdom to be served by the airline, following the launch of regular commercial services between Riyadh and London-Heathrow (LHR) in June 2026.
