Saudi Arabian low-cost airline Flynas has commenced thrice weekly flights to the Maldives.
The first flight was welcomed today (20 June) with a water salute at the Velana International Airport.
The new route will depart from the King Khalid International Airport three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 1205 local time. The return flight departs from the Velana International Airport at 0905 local time and lands in Riyadh at 1300hrs local time.