Flyadeal launches direct Lucknow-Jeddah flights, adds Medina service this week

The Saudi low-cost carrier began Jeddah-Lucknow flights on Wednesday and will start Medina services later this week, offering new options for pilgrims and business travellers.

By SafarSamachar Desk5 Nov 2026, 2:43 am IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Flyadeal launched direct flights between Lucknow and Jeddah on Wednesday
2Direct flights to Medina will begin later this week
3Jeddah-Lucknow-Jeddah service operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays with flight numbers F3 1823 (outbound) and F3 1824 (return)
4Medina-Lucknow-Medina route operates twice weekly on Thursdays and Saturdays with flight numbers F3 1827 (outbound) and F3 1828 (return)
5Flyadeal also operates Lucknow-Dammam flights on Tuesdays and Fridays with flight numbers F3 1825 (outbound) and F3 1826 (return)

Flyadeal, a Saudi low-cost carrier, launched direct flights between Lucknow and Jeddah on Wednesday. The new Jeddah-Lucknow-Jeddah service operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays with flight numbers F3 1823 (outbound) and F3 1824 (return).

Direct flights to Medina are set to begin later this week, operating twice weekly on Thursdays and Saturdays with flight numbers F3 1827 (outbound) and F3 1828 (return). Flyadeal also continues its Lucknow-Dammam service on Tuesdays and Fridays with flight numbers F3 1825 (outbound) and F3 1826 (return).

The expansion is expected to benefit pilgrims, Indian expatriates working in Saudi Arabia, and business travellers. The direct connectivity reduces the need for passengers to transit through other airports.

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, which is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited, now has direct international links to nine destinations across the Middle East via six airlines. In addition to the new routes, Thai AirAsia will launch a direct Lucknow-Bangkok service this month, expanding the airport's international network to 10 destinations.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you're planning a trip from or to Lucknow for Umrah, business, or leisure, check Flyadeal's schedule for flight numbers and dates as the new routes begin this week. The addition of Thai AirAsia’s Bangkok service later this month will provide more international options for passengers from Lucknow.

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