Riyadh: The Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP), in collaboration with partners in the tourism and aviation sectors, welcomed the first direct flight from Guangzhou, China, to Riyadh, operated by China Southern Airlines.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the new route will operate four times per week, adding more than 118,000 seats annually and strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and new global destinations. China Southern Airlines will use an Airbus A330 aircraft with 285 seats in Business and Economy classes.
As the executive enabler of the National Tourism Strategy and the Aviation Strategy, the ACP supports the growth of the Kingdom's tourism sector by enhancing international connectivity and developing new routes in partnership with public and private stakeholders.
The new service further expands the network of flights between the Kingdom and China, offering travelers greater access to Saudi Arabia's cultural heritage and attractions, and reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a leading global tourism destination.