Flynas opens a new Moscow-Riyadh direct service August 1, 2025. This strategic move positions Flynas alongside major Gulf carriers like Air Arabia and Emirates, as the broader goal for Saudi Arabia as an aviation gateway by 2030 gains momentum. This new route boosts air connectivity between Russia and the Middle East but also opens Saudi Arabia’s cultural and tourism attractions—such as Diriyah, AlUla, and the Red Sea—to a growing market in Russia, as the Kingdom moves towards 150 million tourists annually by decade’s end.