Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal launched direct flights between Madinah and Karachi on Sunday, September 6, strengthening air links between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
The inaugural flight from Madinah landed at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on Sunday. The launch gives passengers another direct option between Pakistan’s largest city and one of Saudi Arabia’s most important religious destinations.
flyadeal will operate two weekly flights on the new route. The airline will use Airbus A320neo aircraft with 186 seats in an all-Economy Class configuration.
Each seat offers either a USB-A or USB-C charging port. The aircraft also feature Airbus’ Airspace cabin interiors, which include larger overhead storage bins and mood lighting.
The service will support religious travel, family visits, business trips and leisure journeys. It may particularly benefit passengers travelling to Madinah for religious purposes.
flyadeal’s official booking platform has started listing flights between Madinah and Karachi. The route appears alongside the carrier’s existing services linking Karachi with Jeddah and Riyadh.
Seventh flyadeal route to Pakistan
Madinah has become the third Saudi city connected with Karachi through flyadeal’s growing international network. The airline already operates flights to Karachi from Jeddah and Riyadh.
The new service takes flyadeal’s Pakistan network to seven routes. The carrier entered the Pakistani market with two routes last year and has expanded rapidly since then.
Capt Abdulaziz Bahri, Chief Operating Officer of flyadeal, said growing demand had encouraged the airline to strengthen its Pakistani operations.
“Launching our new Madinah–Karachi route reflects our commitment to the Pakistan market, which continues to see strong growth and demand within our international network. Starting with two routes just last year, we are delighted to inaugurate our seventh route to Pakistan. This pace underscores the depth of the economic, cultural and people-to-people ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, as well as demand for flyadeal’s modern, efficient, friendly and affordable services.”
Karachi serves as Pakistan’s main commercial and financial centre. It also has a large population with close family, employment and business connections in Saudi Arabia.
The airline expects the route to offer greater flexibility to travellers while supporting economic and cultural links between the two countries.
Fleet expansion supports Vision 2030
flyadeal operates as part of Saudia Group and ranks among the GCC’s largest low-cost airlines. Its international expansion forms part of a wider strategy to connect Saudi Arabia with high-demand regional markets.
The airline plans to more than double its fleet and network by 2030. This expansion supports Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to develop tourism, aviation and international connectivity.
Airbus A321neo aircraft will join flyadeal’s existing A320 fleet as the airline adds capacity. The carrier will also introduce Airbus A330-900neo widebody aircraft from 2027.
Airbus confirmed in 2025 that Saudia Group had ordered 10 A330-900 aircraft for flyadeal. The deal will allow the carrier to enter longer-distance markets and serve routes with heavier passenger demand.
The Madinah-Karachi service adds another important link as flyadeal continues expanding across Pakistan and the wider region.
