Saudi Airlines to Resume Jeddah-Abuja Flights by 2027

Saudi Arabian Airlines is set to resume direct flight operations between Jeddah and Abuja, with services expected to restart either in June or by January 2027 at the latest.

The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Yousef Albalawi, made this announcement on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, at his office in Abuja.

The resumption of the Jeddah-Abuja route marks a significant development in aviation ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, providing travellers with more options for air travel between the two nations.

The diplomatic engagement between Ambassador Albalawi and Minister Idris highlights the ongoing cooperation between both countries across various sectors, including transportation and aviation.

For Nigerian travellers, particularly Muslim pilgrims and business travellers, the return of Saudi Airlines services will offer an additional reliable carrier for journeys to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The proposed timeline suggests that preparations are underway to re-establish the route, though the specific June date or extended January 2027 timeframe indicates some flexibility in the implementation schedule.