{"id":190144,"date":"2026-07-17T14:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=190144"},"modified":"2026-07-18T15:53:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T15:53:07","slug":"riyadh-air-launches-direct-flights-to-madrid-and-signs-strategic-alliance-mou-with-air-europa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/07\/riyadh-air-launches-direct-flights-to-madrid-and-signs-strategic-alliance-mou-with-air-europa.html","title":{"rendered":"Riyadh Air Launches Direct Flights to Madrid and Signs Strategic Alliance MoU with Air Europa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Riyadh Air<\/strong>, Saudi Arabia\u2019s new national carrier, commenced operations between Riyadh and Adolfo Su\u00e1rez Madrid-Barajas Airport<\/strong> this Friday, becoming the only scheduled direct air link between the two capital cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This new operation in the Spanish capital builds upon the recent launch of its seasonal flights to M\u00e1laga-Costa del Sol Airport, which began on July 14, 2026. This summer route operates as a seamless, direct extension of the service from Riyadh, ensuring premium passenger access to the Costa del Sol until September 8, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Today we have built a critical bridge that brings Saudi Arabia and Spain closer than ever before. Landing in Madrid, alongside our seasonal service to M\u00e1laga and our new strategic alliance with Air Europa, represents a massive step forward in our mission to connect Riyadh to the world. We are incredibly proud to welcome passengers on board our advanced Dreamliners to experience authentic Saudi hospitality, while offering Spanish travelers a direct gateway to Riyadh\u2019s dynamic business and leisure environment.”
\u2014 Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strategic Alliance: A Key Link to Latin America<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In tandem with the inaugural flight, Riyadh Air announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Spanish carrier Air Europa. Subject to regulatory approvals, both airlines will implement a collaborative framework to coordinate connectivity across their respective hub networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agreement will leverage Air Europa\u2019s network across Spain, Southern Europe, and Latin America, utilizing the Madrid-Barajas hub as a pivotal transit point. The strategic cooperation plan will focus on the following development areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n