Transavia Airlines is set to launch new direct flights linking Paris-Orly and Lyon with Jeddah, starting in December 2024. The new routes, operated by a fleet of Boeing 737s, will enhance connectivity to Saudi Arabia with two flights weekly per sector. The announcement was made by the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP).
Transavia, a low-cost airline and a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM group, is known for providing affordable and comfortable travel options across Europe and beyond. Established in 1965, Transavia operates a fleet of modern aircraft and offers a range of services designed to meet the needs of leisure and business travelers alike. The airline focuses on high-frequency routes and maintains a strong emphasis on punctuality and customer satisfaction.
The Air France-KLM group, a major player in the global aviation industry, supports Transavia in its operations, providing a robust network and extensive resources. As part of one of the world’s leading airline groups, Transavia benefits from shared expertise in areas such as maintenance, training, and operational efficiency.
Majid Khan, CEO of the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP), expressed his enthusiasm: “We are delighted to welcome Transavia to Jeddah. These new routes will help develop our inbound tourism from Paris and Lyon to Saudi Arabia. Enhancing air connectivity to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is part of our Vision 2030. We look forward to developing a long-lasting partnership with Transavia and welcoming a key European airline to Jeddah.”
Nicolas Henin, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing for Transavia France, stated: “We are very enthusiastic about expanding our network by operating flights to Saudi Arabia for the first time, from Paris-Orly and Lyon to Jeddah. These two new routes illustrate our commitment to respond to the growing demand from our passengers to travel to an attractive destination, while benefiting from the comfort and service quality of Transavia France.”
The Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP), under the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aims to enhance air connectivity from unserved and underserved markets around the world to the Kingdom. ACP works at the intersection of tourism and aviation by bridging the stakeholder ecosystem to enable the National Tourism Strategy’s vision and establish Saudi Arabia as a global leader in tourism air connectivity.
