In a significant move to strengthen tourism ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, has announced plans to significantly boost tourism from Pakistan by 2030. The airline is set to increase the frequency of its flights and introduce special packages for Pakistani travelers, aiming to promote Saudi Arabia as a prime tourist destination.
This initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader Vision 2030, which seeks to diversify the country’s economy and reduce its dependence on oil revenues by developing sectors such as tourism. Saudia’s expansion strategy will include enhanced connectivity to key cities in Saudi Arabia, facilitating easier travel for Pakistani tourists seeking to visit religious sites, business hubs, and leisure destinations.
According to Saudia’s senior officials, the airline will focus on increasing its operational capacity by offering more flights between major cities in Pakistan, such as Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, and Saudi Arabia’s top destinations like Riyadh, Jeddah, and Mecca.
The move is expected to benefit not only tourists but also businesses and cultural exchanges, fostering a closer relationship between the two countries. With the growing number of Pakistani pilgrims traveling to Mecca for Umrah and Hajj, Saudia’s efforts are also seen as a way to accommodate the surge in demand.
Saudia’s strategic focus on Pakistan aligns with Saudi Arabia’s vision to become one of the world’s top tourist destinations by 2030, leveraging its rich cultural heritage, modern infrastructure, and thriving entertainment industry.
