Travelling from Saudi’s Eastern Province to the UK just got easier.
Starting from November 2025, the Kingdom's national carrier, Saudia. will launch direct flights connecting Dammam and London Heathrow, making it the third Saudi city to offer a non-stop connection to one of the world’s busiest airports.
The new route will operate three times a week, with services running in both directions. The expansion is part of Saudia’s push to grow its international footprint, in partnership with the Air Connectivity Program (ACP) and Dammam Airports Company (DACO).
It’s also in line with the Kingdom’s National Aviation Strategy, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 goals to improve global tourism access. The route is expected to boost visitor flow between the UK and
The city of Dammam joins the Kingdom's major travel hubs of Jeddah and Riyadh in offering direct flights to Heathrow. Saudia currently operates 38 weekly flights to London from those two cities, with more than 447,000 passengers flown in the first half of 2025 alone. Saudi was recently recognised in a list of the best business class experiences globally.
Saudia on Best Business Class in the World List
As the national carrier, Saudia proudly claims the 20th spot in Skytrax’s 2025 World’s Best Business Class ranking, making it the only Saudi airline — and one of just two from the Gulf region — to earn a place on the list. This distinction underscores Saudia’s ongoing investment in upscale cabins, from fully lie-flat seats and personalised in-flight entertainment to gourmet menus infused with authentic Saudi flavours. As global competition intensifies and traveller expectations rise, this accolade cements Saudia’s role in advancing the Kingdom’s ambition to be a leader in premium aviation.
Read more about this ranking here
Saudia's direct flights between Dammam and London Heathrow will begin from November 2025
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