Saudia, the leading Skyteam member, has announced its much-anticipated return to the South African skies with the reopening of reservations for its Jeddah to Johannesburg service. After a hiatus since April 2020, the airline is set to connect these two vibrant cities once again, providing travelers with a convenient and sought-after route.
As per information sourced from the OAG Schedules Analyser and Aeroroutes, Saudia has opened reservations for its Jeddah-Johannesburg service starting from December 1, 2023. The airline plans to offer four weekly flights on this route, utilizing the state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. This move marks a significant step forward for Saudia as it re-establishes its foothold in the South African market.
The flight schedule for the Jeddah-Johannesburg route is as follows
– SV449: Departure from Jeddah at 01:20, Arrival in Johannesburg at 07:35 (Operates on Tuesday and Friday)
– SV447: Departure from Jeddah at 13:50, Arrival in Johannesburg at 20:05 (Operates on Saturday and Monday)
– SV448: Departure from Johannesburg at 08:50, Arrival in Jeddah at 16:45 (Operates on Tuesday and Friday)
– SV446: Departure from Johannesburg at 21:40, Arrival in Jeddah at 05:35+1 (Operates on Saturday and Monday)
It’s worth noting that the Jeddah-Johannesburg route will be the sole nonstop connection available between Saudi Arabia and South Africa. Reservations are already open for travel between December 1, 2023, and January 29, 2024.
The SkyTeam Alliance member boasts a fleet of 152 aircraft. At the time of publication, Saudia operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including:
- 40x Airbus A320-200
- 15x Airbus A321-200
- 1x Airbus A321neo
- 2x Airbus A330-200
- 32x Airbus A330-300
- 2x Boeing 747-400
- 33x Boeing 777-300ER
- 13x Boeing 787-9
- 5x Boeing 787-10
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