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Air travel between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is experiencing a significant uptick, boosted by heightened demand from travellers embarking on Umrah pilgrimages during the holy month.
Figures released by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) highlight a rise in flights between the two nations, reflecting the surge in demand for religious travel.
In March alone, the number of flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia increased by 13.3 per cent, totaling approximately 383 weekly flights, compared to around 338 weekly flights in February, according to a report published by the state news agency, WAM.
Increased connectivity for Umrah travellers from UAE
Major airlines have ramped up their services to accommodate the surge in demand.
Low-cost carrier flydubai escalated its flights to the kingdom by a substantial 40 per cent, covering a wide array of destinations including Abha, Jazan, and Riyadh.
Similarly, Etihad Airways augmented its flights by over 22.2 per…
