Sama offers new travel options to Jordan

The flights will initially operate three times per week, departing from king Fahad International Airport in Dammam and King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh.

Andrew Cowen, CEO, Sama said: "We are pleased to launch Sama's new international destinations, and Amman shall be our first destination outside the GCC. We have choosen Amman in response to travellers' market demand, and to serve the travellers and residents in the kingdom, as well as contributing to increased travel movement for business, family visits, or holidays. We provide new and simple travel solutions for passengers to and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia"

Sama operations to Amman come less than three weeks after launching charter flights to Abu-Dhabi and Sharjah, this the overall number of destinations is increased to 12 domestic destinations and 3 international, with more than 320 flights per week.

Samer Atawi, Chief Commercial officer said: "the permission given by senior officials in Saudi Arabia and Jordan is highly appreciated by Sama, and I would like to thank General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) for having entrusted us with the license to start our flights, which reflects positively on Arab nations and connect them with each other. We believe that, our unprecedented and unique offers shall contribute to increased movement of travellers, either for work, family, study, or tourism between Saudi Arabia and Jordan."

Flights shall depart on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.