Saudi Arabia Travel News

Saudi Arabia's new Package Visa pilot bundles the tourist eVisa with round-trip flights and licensed accommodation into one booking, starting in India first.

Riyadh Air begins daily Riyadh–Islamabad service on 14 August 2026, with Lahore and Manila routes following before end of September.

Saudia and Saudi Arabian Railways now offer combined air-plus-rail tickets in a single booking. The integrated fare is available until 29 August 2026.

The US Embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert on 1 August 2026 citing elevated risk at gatherings. Saudi Arabia remains at Level 3 Reconsider Travel.

AMAALA, Saudi Arabia's ultra-luxury Red Sea resort, opens its first hotels in 2026 - Six Senses and Four Seasons properties on Triple Bay.

KLM has suspended all Riyadh and Dammam flights until 6 September 2026. Air France has also paused Saudi routes. Here's what to do if you're affected.

Saudia will operate three weekly non-stop flights between Riyadh and Tokyo Narita from 17 November 2026, using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

EASA has advised airlines to avoid Gulf airspace until 29 July. Here is how the notice affects flights to and from Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia's Package Visa pilot launched July 6, 2026, bundling flight, hotel, and visa approval into one booking for leisure travellers.

A Houthi missile and drone strike hit Abha Airport on 13 July, forcing flydubai, Saudia, and flynas to cancel all flights to and from the city.

While coastal cities hit 43°C+, Abha in the Asir highlands stays at 15 to 22°C all summer. Why Saudi families and visitors choose it in 2026.

UK FCDO advises against all travel within 10km of the Saudi to Yemen border. Riyadh, Jeddah and major tourist areas are not affected by the warning.

Saudi Arabia rolled out an Electronic Travel Authorisation for UK passport holders from July 2026. Who qualifies and how to apply before you fly.

Saudi Arabia posted SAR 82.7 billion in Q1 2026 tourism spending - the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh confirmed strong Vision 2030 progress.

Saudi Arabia's Visa by Profile system lets eligible Visa cardholders obtain a tourist eVisa in minutes, removing the need for paperwork or embassy visits.

The UK FCDO on 18 June 2026 removed its advisory against all but essential travel to Riyadh Province and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh Air begins daily 787-9 Dreamliner service between Riyadh and Dubai from 18 June 2026, adding a four-cabin premium option to the Gulf corridor.

Hajj departure flights continued through 30 June 2026 at Jeddah's King Abdulaziz Airport - extra transit time was essential for non-pilgrim visitors.

Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island as the renowned wellness brand's first international property, offering an adults-only Red Sea retreat.

Saudi Summer 2026 runs June to September across five regions - Aseer, Jeddah, Taif, the Red Sea and Al-Baha - with 550+ tourism products.

Saudi Arabia marked Islamic New Year on 16 June 2026 as a public holiday - offices and banks closed, but tourist sites in Riyadh and Jeddah stayed open.

Saudia took delivery of the first Airbus A321XLR in the MENA region on 25 May 2026, expanding its international reach on a next-generation narrowbody.