Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, has announced that it will begin resuming direct flights to Saudi city Abha starting from July 15.
The seasonal route will operate three times a week until the end of September 2025, providing a convenient connection for travellers from Kuwait and across the region to one of Saudi Arabia’s most scenic and culturally rich destinations.
Abha is the seventh destination served by Jazeera Airways in the kingdom, further strengthening the airline’s footprint in Saudi Arabia.
In addition to direct traffic from Kuwait, the airline continues to facilitate connections from across its wider network into the kingdom via Kuwait.
Known as the “Bride of the Mountain,” Abha offers a unique summer escape with cooler temperatures ranging between 25–30°C, a vibrant cultural heritage, and picturesque mountain landscape, said the Kuwaiti budget carrier.
Located in the Aseer region at the southern end of the Red Sea, Abha serves as an ideal base to explore the natural beauty and elevated terrains of southwestern Saudi Arabia, it stated.
Commenting on the relaunch, CEO Barathan Pasupathi said: "We are excited to bring back our seasonal service to the beautiful city of Abha - a destination that offers refreshing mountain breezes, breath taking natural landscapes, and a rich cultural heritage, making it an ideal getaway for summer travellers across the region."
"This route reflects our continued commitment to providing accessible and value-driven travel options to destinations beyond the ordinary. We extend our sincere thanks to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and the Saudi Air Connectivity Program for their strong collaboration and unwavering support in making this relaunch possible," he added.
On behalf of the Saudi Tourism Authority, a long-standing Jazeera Airways partner in KSA, Abdulkarim Aldarwish, President of MEA Markets, said: "We are pleased to announce the Jazeera Airways direct route from Kuwait to Abha, just in time for the peak summer season. Jazeera is a key partner for Saudi destinations, and their continued investment in Saudi routes support our broader strategy to enhance air connectivity, we look forward to unlocking opportunities for travellers and business and promote Saudi destinations."
"The response to our “Colour your Summer” campaign has been extremely positive particularly from Kuwait," he added.
Majid Khan, CEO of Air Connectivity Program, said: "Enhancing Air Connectivity to the beautiful Aseer region from international markets is very high priority to further achieve our tourism targets from key source markets."
"We are delighted with the new direct route from Kuwait – Abha. This new route will provide direct access to Kuwaiti tourists through our partner, Jazeera Airways. We look forward to further develop a close partnership with Jazeera Airways in coming years to develop direct routes into Saudi Arabia," he added.-TradeArabia News Service
