Cathay Pacific has announced that it will commence new direct passenger flights between Hong Kong and Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, from October 28, 2024, the airline announced in a statement on Thursday.
A signing ceremony was held in Hong Kong to mark the announcement, attended by Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung, Consul General of Saudi Arabia Hamad Aljebreen, Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam and Saudi Air Connectivity Program Chief Executive Officer Majid Khan.
“We are excited to announce the launch of flights connecting Hong Kong and Riyadh this October, which will further strengthen our network in the Middle East and enhance Hong Kong’s connectivity with this important region. This new service will offer more travel options and greater convenience for our customers travelling to and from Saudi Arabia, as well as promote opportunities for business, trade and tourism,” Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam said.
Cathay Pacific launches direct flights between Hong Kong and Riyadh
Cathay Pacific currently operates weekly freighter flights between Hong Kong and Riyadh in addition to the new passenger service.
The flights will operate three times a week using Cathay Pacific’s Airbus A350-900 aircraft, featuring Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins, the statement said.
| Flight no. | Origin | Destination | Departure | Arrival | Days of Operation |
| CX647 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Riyadh (RUH) | 15:05 | 20:15 | Monday, Thursday, Saturday |
| CX648 | Riyadh (RUH) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 22:15 | 11:10+1 | Monday, Thursday, Saturday |
“With direct flights between Hong Kong and Riyadh with Cathay Pacific, air connectivity to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will further strengthen from our key source markets to grow inbound tourism. Travellers from Hong Kong and Cathay Pacific’s network, including China, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and other APAC countries will explore Saudi Arabia’s vast tourism potential. We welcome Cathay Pacific, one of the premium carriers, to Saudi Arabia and look forward to mutually developing the potential in years to come,” Saudi Air Connectivity Program Chief Executive Officer Majid Khan added.
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