Akasa Air has announced the addition of Jeddah to its network. The Saudi Arabian city is the second international destination for the airline.
Akasa Air to Jeddah from Mumbai
Starting 15th July 2024, Akasa Air will operate a daily flight between Mumbai and Jeddah with the following schedule:
- Mumbai-Jeddah
- Departure time: 19:35
- Arrival time: 22:25
- Flight time: 5 hours and 20 minutes
- Flight number: QP561
- Jeddah-Mumbai
- Departure time: 23:55
- Arrival time: 07:25 (the next day)
- Flight time: 5 hours
- Flight number: QP562
With the same schedule, the airline will operate special flights on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 8th June 2024 and 21st June 2024.
Starting 21st July 2024, the airline will operate an additional 5-weekly frequency between Mumbai and Jeddah with the following timings:
- Mumbai-Jeddah
- Departure time: 17:40
- Arrival time: 20:30
- Flight time: 5 hours and 20 minutes
- Flight number: QP559
- Jeddah-Mumbai
- Departure time: 21:30
- Arrival time: 05:10 (the next day)
- Flight time: 5 hours and 10 minutes
- Flight number: QP560
We are thrilled to expand our presence in the Middle East with the addition of Jeddah to our growing network. We are extremely proud to witness our global footprint grow alongside our domestic services, with the addition of our second global destination within a short time.
Jeddah’s unique character defined by its distinct heritage and prominence as a commercial hub has gained immense popularity amongst Indian travellers in the past few years, driving an exponential surge in the demand for air travel between the two countries.
Neelu Khatri, Co-Founder and SVP International, Akasa Air, said.
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From Ahmedabad
Starting 20th July 2024, the airline will operate twice-weekly service between Ahmedabad and Jeddah with the following timings:
- Ahmedabad-Jeddah
- Departure time: 17:40
- Arrival time: 20:30
- Flight time: 5 hours and 20 minutes
- Flight number: QP563
- Jeddah-Ahmedabad
- Departure time: 21:30
- Arrival time: 04:55 (the next day)
- Flight time: 4 hours and 55 minutes
- Flight number: QP564
All of these flights will be operated by Akasa’s Boeing B737MAX fleet.
Our strategically designed connections linking Jeddah with two key Indian cities – Mumbai and Ahmedabad will cater to a variety of tourists, fostering bilateral trade and tourism As India’s leader in on-time performance with steadfast focus on reliability and highest standards of safety, we will continue to augment our global footprint in the coming months, building a holistic air network that provides access to affordable travel and connects people, places, and cultures.
Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer said.
Jeddah is a dynamic city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia known for its rich heritage, historical architecture, culinary offerings, and scenic coastline along the Red Sea making it an attractive destination for a wide spectrum of travellers. It has also emerged as a prime commercial hub owing to its strategic location.
Akasa says that it has been granted traffic rights for two other international destinations – Riyadh and Kuwait – and will soon be “expanding its global presence in the coming months”.
Featured image by Akasa Air
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