
Travellers have more options for flying to Saudi Arabia as Thai Airways International expands its route from Bangkok to Jeddah, which serves as a gateway to significant Islamic holy cities such as Mecca and Medina. Starting from Aug 19, there'll be four weekly direct flights between Bangkok-Jeddah on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
"The airline has been organising special flights to transport Hajj pilgrims since 2005, demonstrating the two countries' good relationship. On this occasion, Thai Airways launched a new route from Bangkok to Jeddah to strengthen ties between Thailand and Saudi Arabia.