Saudia and SriLankan Airlines have announced that they are strengthening ties with an expansion of their interline partnership.
According to SriLankan Airlines, the operators have signed an agreement to “reinforce the long-standing relationship between the two national flag carriers”.
In a social media post on October 10, 2025, SriLankan Airlines wrote: “This enhanced collaboration connects 13 international destinations of SV network and 13 domestic points across Saudi Arabia covering all three provinces to Sri Lanka and beyond.”
The airline added: “Passengers across the kingdom can now enjoy greater convenience, improved connectivity, and wider travel options across both networks.”
The news came on the same day that Saudia inaugurated its first direct scheduled flight to Moscow from Riyadh, in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority and the Air Connectivity Program.
The Saudia Boeing 787-10 departed King Khalid International Airport (RUH) on October 10, 2025, at 09:46, and landed at Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) around six hours later.
Commenting on the service Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, said: “Launching direct flights between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations across economic and developmental fields, while also opening new opportunities for cultural exchange between our two nations.”
He added: “This milestone directly supports the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly those related to the aviation sector, by contributing to connecting the Kingdom with more than 250 international destinations.”
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