LUCKNOW: Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flyadeal commenced direct flights between Lucknow and Jeddah on Wednesday and is set to introduce a new service connecting the Uttar Pradesh capital with Medina later this week, expanding air connectivity between the state and Saudi Arabia.The airline, a subsidiary of Saudia, will operate its Jeddah-Lucknow-Jeddah service three days a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays. The Jeddah-Lucknow flight will operate as F3 1823, while the return service will carry flight number F3 1824.The newly introduced Medina-Lucknow-Medina route will operate twice a week, on Thursdays and Saturdays. Flight F3 1827 will arrive in Lucknow from Medina, while F3 1828 will operate in the reverse direction.Flyadeal will also operate flights between Lucknow and Dammam on Tuesdays and Fridays, with flight numbers F3 1825 and F3 1826, respectively.Officials at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA), managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited, said the expanded services would provide additional travel options for passengers from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states, particularly those travelling for religious purposes, employment, business and family visits.The direct Medina connection is expected to benefit pilgrims undertaking Umrah and other religious journeys, besides Indian expatriates working in Saudi Arabia.Lucknow airport now has direct international connectivity to nine destinations across the Middle East: Muscat, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Dammam, Sharjah, Jeddah, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh and Medina.With flyadeal, the airport now has six international airlines serving these routes, connecting the Uttar Pradesh capital with major aviation and commercial centres in the Gulf region.The airport’s international network is scheduled to expand further later this month with the launch of Thai AirAsia’s direct service between Lucknow and Bangkok.With Bangkok joining the network, the total number of international destinations served from Lucknow will increase from nine to 10, marking the airport’s expansion into Southeast Asia.
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