Red Sea International Airport

Welcome to Red Sea International Airport

Guests arrive at The Red Sea via its dedicated Red Sea International Airport (RSI), designed to provide a luxury, seamless experience with sustainability embedded in every aspect.

RSI opened in 2023 for domestic flights from Riyadh and Jeddah via Saudia. In 2024, it welcomed its first international flight, from Dubai International via flydubai.

Featuring a desert-inspired design by architects Foster + Partners, RSI sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, making it easily accessible to visitors from all around the world.

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RSI - Facts

Facts

The design utilizes shade and natural ventilation, minimizing reliance on air conditioning

RSI will serve an estimated
1 million tourists per year by 2030

Seamless guest experience includes touchless, smart luggage

Peak capacity of 900 passengers per hour

When fully complete, RSI will be carbon-neutral and powered 100% by renewable energy

Flight information

Fly to RSI with Saudia, offering four weekly flights from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh and two from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah. You can also choose flydubai, with two weekly flights from Dubai International (DXB). Book now and stay tuned for updates on more flights and new routes.

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1
Sunday

SV1569・RUH to RSI
Departing time: 07:25
A/C - A320

SV1569・RUH to RSI

Arriving time: 09:35

A/C - A320

SV1568・RSI to RUH
Departing time: 10:15
A/C - A320

SV1568・RSI to RUH

Arriving time: 12:10

A/C - A320

FZ927 ・DXB to RSI

Departing time: 10:40

A/C -B737

FZ927 ・DXB to RSI
Arriving time: 13:10

A/C -B737

FZ928 ・RSI to DXB

Departing time: 14:10

A/C -B737

FZ928 ・RSI to DXB
Arriving time: 17:55

A/C -B737
2
Tuesday

SV1569・RUH to RSI
Departing time: 10:20
A/C - A320

SV1569・RUH to RSI
Arriving time: 12:30

A/C - A320

SV1568・RSI to RUH
Departing time: 13:10
A/C - A320

SV1568・RSI to RUH
Arriving time: 15:05

A/C - A320
3
Thursday

SV1569・RUH to RSI
Departing time: 13:45

A/C-A320

SV1569・RUH to RSI
Arriving time: 15:55
A/C - A320

SV1568・RSI to RUH
Departing time: 16:35
A/C - A321

SV1568・RSI to RUH
Arriving time: 18:30

A/C - A321

SV1567・JED to RSI
Departing time: 09:50
A/C - A321

SV1567・JED to RSI
Arriving time: 11:10

A/C - A321

SV1566・RSI to JED
Departing time: 11:50
A/C - A321

SV1566・RSI to JED
Arriving time: 13:15

A/C - A321

FZ927 ・DXB to RSI

Departing time: 10:40

A/C - B737

FZ927 ・DXB to RSI

Arriving time: 13:10

A/C -B737

FZ928 ・RSI to DXB

Departing time: 14:10

A/C - B737

FZ928 ・RSI to DXB

Arriving time: 17:55

A/C -B737

XY898・DMM to RSI
Departing time: 15:05
A/C - A320

XY898・DMM to RSI
Arriving time: 17:45
A/C - A320

XY898・RSI to DMM
Departing time: 18:30
A/C - A320

XY898・RSI to DMM
Arriving time: 20:35
A/C - A320
4
Saturday

SV1571・RUH to RSI
Departing time: 12:00

A/C - A320

SV1571・RUH to RSI
Arriving time: 14:10
A/C - A320

SV1570・RSI to RUH
Departing time: 14:50
A/C - A321

SV1570・RSI to RUH
Arriving time: 16:45
A/C - A321

SV1567・JED to RSI
Departing time: 14:45
A/C - A321

SV1567・JED to RSI
Arriving time: 16:10
A/C - A321

SV1566・RSI to JED
Departing time: 16:50
A/C - A321

SV1566・RSI to JED
Arriving time: 18:15
A/C - A321

XY898・DMM to RSI
Departing time: 15:05
A/C - A320

XY898・DMM to RSI
Arriving time: 17:45
A/C - A320

XY898・RSI to DMM
Departing time: 18:30
A/C - A320

XY898・RSI to DMM
Arriving time: 20:35
A/C - A320

Our First Flight

Your luxury transit hub to The Red Sea and AMAALA destinations – and beyond.

Complimentary Shuttle Services

We invite you to fly to RSI with Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), which operates three flights per week from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, as well as two flights per week from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah. Book now and look out for updates on additional flights and exciting new domestic and international routes.

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1
Thursday

SAUDIA・SV1571
From Riyadh (RUH) to The Red Sea (RSI)
Departing: 10:50 - Arriving: 12:45

SAUDIA・SV1570
From The Red Sea (RSI) to Riyadh (RUH)
Departing: 13:35 - Arriving: 15:25
2
Saturday

SAUDIA・SV1571
From Riyadh (RUH) to The Red Sea (RSI)
Departing: 12:50 - Arriving: 14:45

SAUDIA・SV1570
From The Red Sea (RSI) to Riyadh (RUH)
Departing: 15:35 - Arriving: 17:25

Transport to and from RSI

If you are staying at The Red Sea destination, you will be transported via seaplane, luxury yacht, or electric vehicle to and from RSI.

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OUR ASSETS

Red Sea International Airport

Red Sea International Airport (RSI) opened for domestic flights in 2023, with flights from Riyadh and Jeddah. In April 2024, RSI started operating international services, with a twice weekly flight from Dubai. More overseas destinations are set to be announced.

Ummahat Islands

Ummahat is home to two of our most exclusive resorts: The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, our second hotel to open, and Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, which will open in 2024. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches and an abundance of coral reefs, the island offers new levels of luxury.

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Landscape Nursery

At over 1 million square meters, our Landscape Nursery is the largest in the region and part of our planet-first approach to enriching the natural environment and setting new standards in sustainable development. The nursery opened in 2020, and we have grown more than 5 million plants from a target of 30 million by 2030 for The Red Sea and Amaala.

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Desert Rock

Set in a hidden valley and nestled between the mountains, Desert Rock is a 60-key luxury hotel where guests can immerse themselves in nature on a whole new level while offering unparalleled luxury. It is one of two inland resorts opening as part of phase one of The Red Sea destination.

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Turtle Bay Village

Turtle Bay Village opened in 2023 as a state-of-the-art residential town for Red Sea Global staff working at The Red Sea destination. Housing around 6,000 of the 14,000 employees that will eventually live there, this flourishing community also includes Turtle Bay Hotel for staff, contractors, and business guests.

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Sheybarah Island

Sheybarah Island is home to Shebara resort, the first announced hotel to be entirely operated by Red Sea Global. A 45-minute boat ride from the coast, Sheybarah Island offers exclusivity and bliss.

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Shura Island

Shura is the main hub island at The Red Sea with 11 world-class resorts, luxury marinas, an 18-hole championship golf course, entertainment, restaurants, and leisure facilities set to open in 2025. With a natural dolphin shape, the island is one of 92 in our archipelago and home to stunning vistas, incredible fauna and flora, and beautiful wildlife.

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Southern Dunes

Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, was the first resort to open at The Red Sea and is one of two inland hotels in phase one.

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Airport Milestone Slider

Project milestones

30 October 2019

The Red Sea Development Company Awards Contract for Destination’s International Airport

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind one of the world’s most ambitious tourism development projects, has awarded the design contract for the destination’s international airport, set to serve the one million annual tourists and visitors expected by 2030.

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13 July 2020

The Red Sea International Airport Takes Off with a Contract Award to Nesma & Partners and Almabani

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind one of the world's most ambitious tourism initiatives, has awarded its largest value contract to date for airside infrastructure works for the destination’s international airport, set to open in 2022.

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7 December 2020

The Red Sea Development Company awards contract for sustainable transport consultancy

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer of the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has awarded a contract to global engineering firm Mott MacDonald to provide consultancy services to determine the optimal sustainable vehicle and fleet configuration at the destination.

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5 January 2021

The Red Sea Development Company appoints daa International to manage operations at destination’s international airport

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has named daa International as the operator of The Red Sea Project’s unique and iconic airport.

The Red Sea Project becomes first development in Middle East to secure first stage of LEED platinum certification for destination’s plans and designs

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has completed the first stage of the LEED for Cities (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platinum certification in the ‘Plan & Design’ criteria for The Red Sea Project.

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24 February 2021

The Red Sea Development Company appoints Gartner for flagship destination’s technology procurement advisory services

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has awarded a contract to Gartner for the provision of technology procurement advisory services.