Saudi Arabia: Domestic flights resumed from May 31

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia announces the resumption of domestic flights starting on May 31.

GACA clarifies that it has completed its operational preparations to gradually lift the suspension of domestic flights in order to ensure a safe travel journey for travelers through Saudi airports while taking all necessary preventive measures and health measures in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and relevant government agencies within airport facilities.

GACA will also work in coordination with airports, air carriers and companies operating in the civil aviation sector to meet the demand in the local market, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

GACA revealed that the resumption of domestic flights will be in stages to include all local destinations within two weeks.

Saudi Arabia suspended domestic flights on March 21, in the light of the spread of coronavirus pandemic around the world. There was an exception of flights related to humanitarian and emergency cases, medical evacuation aircrafts and private aviation.

This in addition to the repatriation of citizens who wish to return home from abroad and flights related to the return initiative for expatriates who wished to return to their own countries.