Budget carrier Air India Express on Monday, January 15, announced the launch of new direct flights between Hyderabad, India and Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh.

Direct flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, to King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh, will commence on February 2.

On this route, Air India Express will operate on three days in a week – Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The flight will depart from Hyderabad at 12:05 pm and arrive in Riyadh at 3 pm, returning at 4 pm and landing in Hyderabad at 11 pm.