Starting today, Wizz Air flies from Rome to Riyadh
Wizz Air today inaugurated its first flight from Rome to Riyadh. The new ultra-low-cost route will strengthen the presence of [...]
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Wizz Air today inaugurated its first flight from Rome to Riyadh. The new ultra-low-cost route will strengthen Wizz Air's presence in Saudi Arabia by boosting its growing tourism sector. The route will be served by twice-weekly flights. Tickets can be purchased on the Wizz Air website and via the mobile app WIZZ. The new connection between Rome Fiumicino and Riyadh will be served by twice-weekly flights and is one of three new routes that will connect the Rome hub to Saudi Arabia;
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Situated on the vast Najd Plateau, surrounded by desert, in the center of the Arabian Peninsula, Riyadh is a modern metropolis whose surface holds a fascinating centuries-old history that can still be found within the atmospheric souks, engaging museums and ancient architecture. A perfect setting, then, for those in search of a staycation or for those who, instead, want a weekend getaway, discovering the best the capital has to offer.
Once again, Rome Fiumicino's Leonardo da Vinci Airport proves to be a key player in Wizz Air's growth plans in Italy, from which the airline has announced the opening of 2 more new routes that will connect the Italian capital to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via Dammam (the route was inaugurated last September 29) and Jeddah airports.
The route between Rome and Riyadh is part of a range of Twenty-three new routes to Saudi Arabia announced in recent months by Wizz Air, confirming the company's commitment to supporting the country's growing tourism sector, bringing more than one million passengers to the Kingdom. Wizz Air's growing presence is in line with the program Vision 2030, a strategic and ambitious goal to triple passenger traffic in Saudi Arabia by 2030.
"Today sees the inauguration of Wizz Air's new route between Rome and Riyadh, which will further enhance connectivity with Saudi Arabia," says Federico Scriboni Head of Aviation Business Development at Aeroporti di Roma - This new connection is part of the airline's recent developments at Fiumicino and follows the launch of the new route to Dammam in late September. Thanks to these new air connections, direct accessibility to the most important Saudi cities is enriched: from the warm waters of the Persian Gulf, to the Red Sea, via the deserts in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula where the city of Riyadh is located."
Evelin Jeckel, Wizz Air Network Officer, said, "It is a huge pleasure to finally inaugurate this new route between Rome and Riyadh. The new low-fare route will allow tourists and residents of Italy and Saudi Arabia to travel directly from one point to another at affordable prices, further strengthening global connectivity and directly connecting two capitals renowned worldwide for their immense historical and cultural heritage. We would like to once again thank our Air Connectivity Program partners, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Saudi Arabian Tourism Board, Riyadh International Airport, and the Government of Saudi Arabia for their continued support. The WIZZ team looks forward to welcoming passengers aboard our modern, young and sustainable aircraft."
Fahd Hamidaddin, chief executive officer and board member of the Saudi Tourism Authority., said, "Saudi Arabia is the world's largest new, unexplored, unique and unexpected destination. Saudi Arabia's tourism offerings are incomparable in breadth and diversity, from pristine nature, diverse landscapes, rich culture, rapidly expanding entertainment offerings, and authentic Arabian hospitality. We are excited to see the expansion of flights between Saudi Arabia and Italy, as it is helping us to create a new and exciting destination for the Italian traveler to explore and experience the authentic hospitality of Arabia."
