Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and flynas Airlines have announced a strategic partnership at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. This collaboration offers a seamless travel experience by integrating flight bookings with the Haramain High-Speed Railway through a unified booking system. The partnership aims to simplify travel procedures, integrate air and rail transport, enhance planning efficiency, and improve customer value for both entities.
Unified Booking System
The unified booking system allows passengers to book both flight and train tickets through a single platform. This integration aims to simplify travel procedures, integrate air and rail transport, enhance planning efficiency, and improve customer value for both entities.
SAR manages an extensive national network of over 5,500 kilometers, including the Haramain High-Speed Railway. This railway is the fastest in the Middle East, operating at 300 kilometers per hour. It offers rapid and advanced travel between Makkah and Madinah in around two hours, connecting key cities such as Jeddah and its airport.
flynas, a leading low-cost airline in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, operates more than 1500 weekly flights across 139 routes to over 70 domestic and international destinations in 30 countries. With a fleet of 61 aircraft, flynas has transported more than 80 million passengers since its launch in 2007. The airline is famous for its high value offerings, on-time performance, and superior customer service, earning it numerous accolades, including the Middle East’s Leading Low-Cost Airline award from the World Travel Awards for ten consecutive years1.
Digital Transformation and Transport Sector Support
This partnership promotes digital transformation and supports the Kingdom’s transport sector. It was launched at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, aiming to simplify travel procedures, integrate air and rail transport, enhance planning efficiency, and improve customer value for both entities.
The partnership between SAR and flynas represents a significant step towards enhancing the travel experience in Saudi Arabia. By integrating flight bookings with the Haramain High-Speed Railway through a unified booking system, passengers can enjoy a seamless and convenient travel experience. This collaboration not only simplifies travel procedures but also supports the Kingdom’s transport sector and promotes digital transformation.
