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Cathay Starts Riyadh Freighter, Restores Dubai, Riyadh Flights

7/3/2026

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Cathay Pacific will start freighter flights to Riyadh on August 1, restoring cargo service.
The airline will resume daily passenger flights to Dubai and four-times-weekly flights to Riyadh on September 1.
September tickets are already on sale, with a round-trip economy fare from Hong Kong to Dubai costing up to HK$8,853, including HK$2,524 in carrier surcharges.
Cathay said it will continue monitoring the evolving Middle-East situation before the September resumption dates.

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Cathay Pacific will start freighter flights to Riyadh on August 1, restoring cargo service.
The airline will resume daily passenger flights to Dubai and four-times-weekly flights to Riyadh on September 1.
September tickets are already on sale, with a round-trip economy fare from Hong Kong to Dubai costing up to HK$8,853, including HK$2,524 in carrier surcharges.
Cathay said it will continue monitoring the evolving Middle-East situation before the September resumption dates.