Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Saturday announced the resumption of Saudi direct flights schedule after the Kingdom eased coronavirus-related restrictions.
According to a schedule released by the national flag carrier, PIA spokesperson said:
35 Saudi flights schedule is released by PIA in a week. The flights would be operated to Saudi cities including Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and Al Qassim from Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Peshawar. Passengers departing will have to comply with a 5-day quarantine requirement in accordance with Saudi laws. And the decision with regard to increasing the number of flights will be taken as per the demand of passengers. It is pertinent to mention here that Saudi Arabia has allowed direct entry of travelers from Pakistan and multiple other countries starting from December 01 besides also allowing Umrah pilgrims from the country.
The announcement was made by Saudi state news outlets, Saudi Gazette said:
Saudi Arabia allowed direct entry of travelers from Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Vietnam, Egypt, and India starting from next Wednesday, December 1.
Furthermore, local media said:
Umrah has been resumed for the largest pilgrim sending countries including Indonesia, Pakistan, and India from the next month.
Saudi authorities confirmed:
The passengers had to provide their COVID vaccination details prior to the travel besides also getting a booster shot from the Saudi-approved COVID vaccine.
Prices for Flights Between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
| Economy Class: One (01) change of booking is free in either direction if change is requested 07 days prior to the ticketed flight coupon. Executive Economy Class: One (01) change of booking is free in either direction if change is requested 03 days prior to the ticketed flight coupon. | |
| TRAVELLING FROM ABHA, SAUDI ARABIA | |
| Booking Changes | SAR 150 |
| Booking Changes (After Departure)/No-show | SAR 220 |
| Refund* | SAR 200 |
| TRAVELLING FROM PAKISTAN TO ABHA, SAUDI ARABIA | |
| Booking Changes | USD 55 |
| Booking Changes (After Departure)/No-show | USD 75 |
| Refund* | USD 65 |
| TRAVELLING FROM AL QASSIM, SAUDI ARABIA | |
| Booking Changes | SAR 150 |
| Booking Changes (After Departure)/No-show | SAR 220 |
| Refund* | SAR 200 |
| TRAVELLING FROM PAKISTAN TO AL QASSIM, SAUDI ARABIA | |
| Booking Changes | USD 55 |
| Booking Changes (After Departure)/No-show | USD 75 |
| Refund* | USD 65 |
| TRAVELLING FROM JEDDAH/MEDINA TO PAKISTAN | |
|---|---|
| Booking Changes | SAR 150 |
| No-show | SAR 220 |
| Refund* | SAR 200 |
| *(In case of partially used ticket, above mentioned refund charges shall apply after deduction of applicable one-way fare) |
| TRAVELLING FROM PAKISTAN TO JEDDAH/MEDINA (NON UMRAH) | |
|---|---|
| Booking Changes | USD 55 |
| No-show | USD 75 |
| Refund* | USD 65 |
| *(In case of partially used ticket, above mentioned refund charges shall apply after deduction of applicable one-way fare) |
| TRAVELLING FROM PAKISTAN TO JEDDAH/MEDINA (UMRAH) | |
|---|---|
Economy Class: One (01) change of booking is free in either direction if change is requested 07 days prior to the ticketed flight coupon. Executive Economy Class: One (01) change of booking is free in either direction if change is requested 03 days prior to the ticketed flight coupon. | |
| Booking Changes | USD 55 |
| No-show | USD 125 |
| Refund* | USD 100 |
| *(In case of partially used ticket, above mentioned refund charges shall apply after deduction of applicable one-way fare) |
| TRAVELLING FROM RIYADH/DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA | |
|---|---|
| Booking Changes | SAR 150 |
| No-show | SAR 220 |
| Refund* | SAR 200 |
| TRAVELLING FROM PAKISTAN TO RIYADH/DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA | |
| Booking Changes | USD 55 |
| No-show | USD 65 |
| Refund* | USD 75 |
