Riyadh Air began operating a new flight route connecting Saudi Arabia and the Philippines as of 11 September 2026. Philippine Ambassador Raymond Balatbat made this statement on the same day.
Philippine Ambassador Comments on Route Significance
Philippine Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Raymond Balatbat described the launch of the Riyadh Air route as a big leap for Philippine-Saudi Arabia ties. He highlighted that travelers between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia now have direct flight options via Riyadh Air.
