Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air has announced the launch of direct flights to Pakistan from August 14, marking a significant step toward improving air connectivity between the two countries. The new services aim to provide more convenient travel options for business passengers, tourists and Umrah pilgrims while strengthening bilateral travel links.

During the initial phase, the airline will operate one daily direct flight to Islamabad and three weekly direct flights to Lahore. These routes are expected to increase travel convenience for passengers and offer more flexible schedules between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia as demand for air travel continues to grow.

Riyadh Air will operate the new services using its modern Boeing 7...