ID: 1538333381510964400Sun, 2018-09-30 17:51
JEDDAH: The Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudia, is to launch the first direct flight to Irbil on Monday — its second destination in Iraq after the capital Baghdad — and is set to operate six regular weekly round-trip flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
The first flight to Irbil, SV0625, will depart King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Jeddah at 6 a.m. and is set to arrive at 9 a.m.
A special platform and a team of representatives from all operational sectors will launch the operation at the Jeddah airport and celebrate the flight.
At Irbil International Airport, a reception ceremony will be held upon the arrival of Saudias first flight to the city, in addition to a celebration for passengers departing on the return trip.
The first flight from Irbil to Jeddah, SV0624, is set to depart at 10 a.m. and arrive at King Abdul Aziz International Airport at 1:10 p.m.
Operating direct flights between Jeddah and Irbil aims to serve a wide range of passengers, especially pilgrims, tourists, and businessmen, in addition to offering investment opportunities and tourism programs.
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