flynas
Saudi ArabiaLow-cost carrierSince 2007
flynas is a Saudi low-cost airline headquartered in Riyadh that launched in 2007. As of 2026 it operated 67 Airbus aircraft on 156 routes to more than 80 destinations in 38 countries, and it is listed on the Saudi Exchange. flynas is not a member of a global alliance but has codeshare partners such as Turkish Airlines.
Direct connection available on ReservationHub- Founded
- 2007
- Headquarters
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Airline type
- Low-cost carrier
- Alliance
- None
- Ownership
- Publicly listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul); flynas describes itself as the first airline listed there.
- Callsign
- FLYNAS
- Website
- flynas.com
How travel agents book flynas
GDS distribution
flynas content, including ancillaries, is available to travel agencies on Travelport+ under a multi-year LCC content agreement that Travelport renewed in May 2024.
NDC
No public NDC programme details verified at time of writing.
On ReservationHub
flynas is one of the direct airline connections listed on our integrations page, alongside GDS (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport) and NDC content. Agencies get it in the SaaS platform; developers through the Travel API.
History of flynas
flynas began flying in 2007 as a privately owned Saudi airline built around low fares, serving domestic routes and, later, international markets. It joined the Arab Air Carriers Organization in 2012.
The airline has built its fleet around the Airbus A320 family, with a small number of widebody A330s in the fleet. By 2026 it had carried more than 110 million passengers since launch and said it had been named the Middle East's best low-cost airline eight times, most recently in 2025.
flynas became the first airline listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). In July 2026 it confirmed another 25 Airbus aircraft, 20 A321neo and five A330neo, taking confirmed Airbus orders to 235 within an orderbook of 280 aircraft.
The airline continues to add partnerships and routes. A codeshare with Turkish Airlines was signed in July 2026, and flynas planned direct flights between Madinah and Brussels from October 2026.
Milestones
- 2007flynas launches as a Saudi low-cost airline.
- 2012Joins the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO).
- 2024Travelport renews its multi-year LCC content agreement with flynas.
- 2025Named best low-cost airline in the Middle East for the eighth time.
- 2026Confirms 20 A321neo and five A330neo; signs codeshare with Turkish Airlines; announces Madinah–Brussels flights.
Fleet
Aircraft types in service as of 2026
flynas operated 67 Airbus aircraft in July 2026: 61 A320neo, four A320ceo and two A330s. Its confirmed Airbus orders total 235 within a 280-aircraft orderbook, including 20 A330neo widebodies and 215 A320-family jets such as the A321neo. The order book points to a larger A321neo and A330neo presence later in the decade.
Network and hubs
flynas flies domestic routes across Saudi Arabia and international services to the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, Türkiye and Europe. As of 2026 it reported more than 2,000 weekly flights on 156 routes, serving over 80 destinations in 38 countries.
Its July 2026 codeshare with Turkish Airlines widens onward options through Istanbul, and a Madinah–Brussels route from October 2026 extends its reach into Europe. For context on the Saudi market, see the Saudi Arabia travel software page.
flynas: frequently asked questions
What are flynas' IATA and ICAO codes?
flynas uses the IATA airline code XY and the ICAO designator KNE. Its radio callsign is FLYNAS, which replaced the earlier NAS EXPRESS callsign. IATA's code directory lists the operating company as Flynas closed JSC, registered in Saudi Arabia, and booking systems display its flights under XY.
How do travel agents book flynas?
Travel agencies can book flynas through Travelport+, which carries flynas fares and ancillaries under a low-cost carrier content agreement renewed in May 2024. Agencies on other platforms should check with their GDS or flynas sales office, as no other GDS or direct agency channel was verified here.
Does flynas use NDC?
No public NDC programme details were verified at the time of writing. The verified agency channel for flynas is Travelport's low-cost carrier content programme, which gives Travelport+ agencies access to flynas fares and paid extras without an announced NDC connection.
Is flynas a low-cost airline?
Yes. flynas is a Saudi low-cost carrier that launched in 2007 and is privately owned and publicly listed rather than state-run. It flies mainly Airbus A320neo aircraft, with a few A330s, and has been named the best low-cost airline in the Middle East eight times, most recently in 2025.
Is flynas listed on the stock market?
Yes. flynas is listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) and describes itself as the first airline to be listed there. The AACO member directory lists flynas as owned by the private sector, which sets it apart from the state-owned national carrier, Saudia.
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Book a meetingSources
- flynas — About us
- Travelport — Travelport renews low-cost carrier content agreement with flynas (May 2024)
- AACO — flynas confirms the purchase of 25 new Airbus aircraft (July 2026)
- AACO — flynas and Turkish Airlines sign codeshare agreement (July 2026)
- AACO — flynas launches direct flights between Madinah and Brussels (August 2026)
- AACO — Member airlines: flynas
- IATA — Airline and location code search
- FAA — JO 7340.2N Contractions (ICAO three-letter designators and telephony)