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Saudi Arabian Airlines to resume flights to Johannesburg

Saudi Arabian Airlines, or Saudia, has announced plans to resume direct flights from Jeddah to Johannesburg on 1 December.

Johannesburg is South Africa’s biggest city and is known as the ‘City of Gold.’ With diverse attractions for tourists, the city sees a large number of tourists annually.

Between 1 December 2023 and 31 January 2024, there will be four weekly flights, and the airline will use the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, Curly Tales shared.

Flight Schedule:

  • Flight SV449 departs Jeddah at 1:20 AM and arrives in Johannesburg at 07:35 AM on Tuesday and Friday.
  • Flight SV447 leaves Jeddah at 1:50 PM and arrives in Johannesburg at 8:05 PM on Saturday and Monday.
  • Flight SV448 departs Johannesburg at 8:50 AM and arrives in Jeddah at 4:45 PM on Tuesday and Friday.
  • Flight SV446 leaves Johannesburg at 9:40 PM and arrives in Jeddah at 5:35 AM +1 on Saturday and Monday.

Compiled by Jordyn Johnson

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