Baku - Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Airlines announced the resumption of its direct flights to the city of Jeddah, starting September 15, 2026, with 4 flights per week between the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, and the Saudi city of Jeddah, in a step that restores direct air connectivity between the two countries after an interruption.

A new air bridge serves pilgrims and Umrah performers

This new line represents an important addition to travel between the Caucasus and the Kingdom, as it serves pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims coming from Azerbaijan and neighboring countries, and provides a direct option that travelers have long been waiting for, instead of indirect flights through intermediate stations, which shortens travel hours and reduces the burden of the trip on the elderly and families.

Promoting commercial and tourism traffic

The impact of the new line is not limited to religious tourism only, but extends to include business and trade movement between the two countries, as it opens a direct door for communication between the Azerbaijani business community and its Saudi counterpart, and supports Azerbaijan’s efforts to attract Gulf tourists to its various destinations.

A double win for the Arab tourist and investor
The resumption of this line represents a double gain for Arab tourists and investors alike, as it opens a direct door to travel between the Caucasus region and the Kingdom without the hassle of stopping at intermediate stations. It also enhances commercial and tourism movement between the two countries, and opens new investment opportunities in the hospitality, transportation, and related services sectors.

It is expected that this line will have a positive impact on the religious tourism sector in particular, while facilitating the arrival of pilgrims from Azerbaijan and Central Asian countries to Jeddah, which will strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a global center for serving pilgrims and Umrah performers.