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Royal Jordanian resumes direct flights between Amman and AlUla airports
Monday, February 10, 2025
Royal Jordanian has introduced the resumption of its direct flights between Amman’s Queen Alia Worldwide Airport and AlUla Worldwide Airport.
The seasonal service will function twice weekly on Sundays and Thursdays, operating from January 26 to February 27, and resuming from October 19, 2025, to February 26, 2026.
The route goals to boost connectivity between Jordan and Saudi Arabia, significantly benefiting worldwide vacationers from Europe and the Americas.
AlUla, a premier heritage and cultural tourism vacation spot, is dwelling to Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Website, and shares deep historic ties with Jordan’s famed Petra.
The resumption of flights strengthens cultural hyperlinks between the 2 nations, each influenced by the traditional Nabataean civilization.
In keeping with the Royal Fee for AlUla (RCU), this initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Imaginative and prescient 2030 tourism technique, which goals to draw two million guests yearly to AlUla by 2035.
AlUla Worldwide Airport is present process an enlargement to extend its capability from 400,000 to six million passengers per yr, guaranteeing smoother journey experiences for guests.
Royal Jordanian’s Chief Business Officer, Karim Makhlouf, said: “This route supports our strategic expansion and enhances travel options for our passengers. The deep-rooted historical connection between AlUla and Petra makes this a meaningful addition to our network.”
The AlUla route enhances present direct flights from Dubai, Doha, and main Saudi cities, reinforcing AlUla’s place as a world tourism hotspot.
The elevated accessibility provides vacationers a gateway to beautiful desert landscapes, archaeological wonders, and year-round cultural occasions.
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