Photo: RIYADH AIR Riyadh Air is conquering another destination in East Asia. Starting today, September 9, the airline will fly to Manila in the Philippines. The new service, operated by Boeing 787-9 aircraft, will connect King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila.
Photo: Shutterstock Mayon Volcano PhilippinesFlight RX0873 will depart Riyadh at 01:05 and arrive in Manila at 15:55, local time. The return flight RX0874 will depart Manila at 17:25 and land in Riyadh at 22:15. The flights will operate daily.
The new route is expected to meet demand from the Filipino community living and working in Saudi Arabia, while expanding travel options between the two countries. In addition, Riyadh's location at the center of Riyadh Air's flight network allows passengers to use the city as a transit point to other destinations on the company's network.
The Manila route joins Riyadh Air's rapid expansion in Asia and the international market. The company has opened several new routes in recent months, with Manila being one of the new destinations on the company's map.