The move will see Medina’s Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport welcome many new visitors each year thanks to Wizz Air’s commitment to providing UK passengers with the most convenient and affordable travel options.

The airline will facilitate more than 174,000 seats per year to Medina, making the holy city, famous for its religious tourism, more accessible than ever.

The extended reach and efficiency of the brand new Airbus A321 XLR aircraft supports Wizz Air’s continued growth across the Middle East where the airline already has an extensive network. Wizz Air currently operates nearly 100 routes across the region, including a base in Abu Dhabi.

Adding Medina to Wizz Air’s network from the UK aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 which aims to boost Marion Geoffroy, managing director, Wizz Air UK, commented, “We are delighted to announce this new route from London Gatwick to Medina. It is an important milestone for the airline, as we continue to widen our network from the UK beyond Europe. We strive to make flying as accessible as possible, and this new direct route will give thousands of travellers the chance to connect with a city rich in culture and history, for an affordable price. We are proud to be the airline that connects iconic cities around the world, and we look forward to providing even more opportunities for travel in the future.”

The launch of the new route comes as Wizz Air prepares for the delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft, with its first flight scheduled from London Gatwick to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia for March 31.