Key Takeaways
- Cebu Pacific launches direct flights between Manila and Riyadh.
- Four weekly flights starting March 1, 2026.
- Passengers can save up to 57% on roundtrip fares.
Cebu Pacific Launches Manila-Riyadh Service Targeting OFWs
Budget Carrier Expands Middle East Network Amid Growing Demand for Filipino Migrant Workers
Cebu Pacific has announced a new direct flight service between Manila International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, starting March 1, 2026. With four weekly flights, the airline aims to provide more affordable travel options for Filipino migrant workers in Saudi Arabia. The launch reflects growing demand for travel between the Philippines and the Middle East, where Filipino workers represent a significant portion of the expatriate workforce. According to Cebu Pacific’s President and Chief Commercial Officer Xander Lao, the route addresses the needs of OFWs who make tremendous sacrifices to support their families and contribute to the Philippine economy.
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