Nepal Airlines begins regular flights to S Arabia

FE Team | Published: April 25, 2022 00:05:14

The capital and the most populous city of Nepal is now connected to Saudi Arabia for the first time.
Nepal Airlines Corporation, the flag carrier of the mountainous Asian region, launched its service from Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport, reports simpleflying.com.
The country's primary international airport is located in Kathmandu and saw service commence to King Kahlid International Airport (RUH) last week.
Saudi Arabia is a significant destination for Nepali workers, and flights are scheduled to operate twice weekly between the capitals of the Asian nations.
The service debuted on Friday, and is the first of several routes recently approved between Kathmandu, which serves as a critical link to Mount Everest, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) granted additional permissions to the airline to operate in the cities of Dammam, a pivotal entryway to the island nation of Bahrain, in addition to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
The announcement comes as Nepal's flag carrier seeks to revive its network after a long period of suspension of all international flights, followed by a trial period allowing only 800 passengers a day.