Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, will begin daily flights between Islamabad and Riyadh from August 14, with a separate Lahore–Riyadh service starting August 18. The Islamabad route will operate seven flights per week, while Lahore will be served three times weekly, with ticket sales already open for both. The flights will be operated on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and are intended to offer onward connectivity to Europe and the Middle East for Pakistani business and leisure travellers.