Saudia, a member of the SkyTeam alliance, has announced the commencement of bookings for its new NEOM Bay to London Gatwick service. This move, effective from the Northern Summer 2025 season, will see the airline replace its existing London Heathrow route with weekly flights to Gatwick. The service, which will operate using a 110-seater Airbus A320, reflects Saudia’s strategic focus on supporting the development of the NEOM project while enhancing connectivity to and from this emerging destination.

As of January 16, 2025, reservations have officially opened for the new route, offering passengers a streamlined link between Saudi Arabia’s futuristic NEOM region and the UK capital. Originally announced on January 5, 2025, this development marks an important step for the NEOM Bay project as it positions itself as a global hub for innovation, tourism, and investment.

The service schedule currently lists the first flight as departing on March 30, 2025. However, the earliest booking availability begins on April 6, 2025. Travelers can now secure their seats for this weekly service, designed to facilitate seamless travel between these two important destinations.

The launch of this new service is anticipated to have a ripple effect on the travel and tourism sectors in both Saudi Arabia and the UK. For Saudi Arabia, the flight route underscores its commitment to promoting NEOM as a centerpiece of its Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to diversify the country’s economy and position it as a global tourism and business hub.

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