beOnd launches direct Red Sea flights from six European cities

Premium leisure airline beOnd will connect six major European cities with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast through a new network of nonstop, all-premium flights.

Beginning in December 2026, the carrier will operate three weekly services to Red Sea International Airport from London, Paris, Moscow and Zurich. Munich will receive two flights per week.

A twice-weekly service from Milan will also return in October 2026. The route launched in November 2025 as the first direct air connection between Europe and Red Sea International Airport.

All six routes will be operated using aircraft from beOnd’s Airbus A320-family fleet. Tickets are available through the airline’s website and selected travel partners.

beOnd expands beyond its Maldives network

The expansion gives beOnd a second major premium leisure destination alongside the Maldives, where the carrier began operations in 2023.

“This marks an exciting new chapter in beOnd’s growth and reinforces our long-term vision of connecting the world’s most exceptional leisure destinations,” said Tero Taskila, CEO and chairman of beOnd. “The Red Sea is among the world’s most exciting new destinations, shaped by innovation, outstanding hospitality, and a deep respect for its natural surroundings.”

The airline operates an all-premium cabin featuring lie-flat seats upholstered in Italian leather. Its onboard service includes gourmet dining, personalised service and a turndown service.

beOnd currently operates Airbus A319 and A321 aircraft. The A319 accommodates 44 passengers, while the A321 has 68 seats, both configured entirely with lie-flat seating.

Red Sea International Airport gains European links

Red Sea International Airport serves The Red Sea tourism development on Saudi Arabia’s western coast.

The destination includes islands, coral reefs, desert landscapes and a growing collection of luxury resorts. Its development forms part of Saudi Arabia’s wider effort to expand international tourism under its Vision 2030 economic programme.

Red Sea Global opened the airport’s first direct European connection when beOnd launched flights from Milan on November 12, 2025.

“Our announcement of beOnd’s Milan route last year demonstrated the strong demand for direct premium access to The Red Sea,” said John Pagano, group CEO of Red Sea Global. “Today’s agreement builds on that momentum by expanding our European network and bringing our destinations within easier reach of travellers from key source markets.”

The new routes are supported by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation, the Air Connectivity Program, the Saudi Tourism Authority, Red Sea International Airport and Red Sea Global.

Taskila said the partnerships would help position The Red Sea “among the world’s leading destinations.”

beOnd Red Sea routes for winter 2026

The services significantly expand Red Sea International Airport’s reach into Europe while giving beOnd access to several large premium leisure markets.

The airline plans to continue growing its international network as demand for premium leisure travel increases.