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Flynas

ICAO: KNE IATA: XY Active as of Jan 31, 2026

Airline Statistics

250

Active Routes

5879

Flight Observations

71

Unique Destinations

66

Origin Airports

1094

Avg Route Distance (mi)

2953

Longest Route (mi)

0

Domestic Routes

100

International Routes

About Flynas

Nas Air (ICAO: KNE) Airline: A Comprehensive Overview

Nas Air, which rebranded to flynas in November 2013, is a private Saudi low-cost airline and the first budget carrier in Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2007, flynas began operations on February 25, 2007. Headquartered in Riyadh, the airline has grown significantly since its inception, positioning itself as a key player in the Middle Eastern aviation market.

The airline's main operational base is King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh. It also maintains significant hubs at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, King Fahd International Airport (DMM) in Dammam, and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) in Madinah. As of October 2025, flynas operates a fleet of 66 aircraft, primarily consisting of modern, fuel-efficient Airbus A320neo (60 aircraft), supplemented by four A320ceo aircraft and two wide-body A330 aircraft. The airline has ambitious plans for fleet expansion, with orders for 280 Airbus aircraft, including A320neo, A321neoXLR, and A330neo models, aiming to increase its total fleet to 160 by 2030.

flynas boasts an extensive route network, operating over 2000 weekly flights across 139 routes to more than 70 domestic and international destinations in 30 countries. Its destinations span the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Africa, with a strategic focus on connecting the world with Saudi Arabia, including facilitating pilgrim travel. As a low-cost carrier, flynas focuses on affordable travel. While it emphasizes an "enhanced product," services generally align with the budget airline model, with options for purchasing food onboard and no listed membership in major airline alliances such like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld. Before each flight, a verse from the Quran is recited as a prayer.

Traveler Reviews

Traveler reviews for flynas indicate a mixed to predominantly negative sentiment, particularly regarding operational consistency and customer support.

What Travelers Love:

  • Cost-Effectiveness: Many travelers appreciate flynas for its affordable fares, especially for short-haul flights, making it a budget-friendly option.
  • On-time Complaint Resolution: In October 2025, flynas demonstrated a 100% on-time complaint resolution rate, indicating efficiency in addressing reported issues.
  • Friendly Cabin Staff: Some past reviews have highlighted positive interactions with "absolutely lovely" cabin crew.

Common Complaints:

  • Delays and Cancellations: A frequent source of frustration for travelers are significant flight delays, often ranging from one to four hours, and cancellations, which are often communicated poorly or without sufficient explanation.
  • Poor Customer Service and Communication: Many reviews mention difficulties in reaching customer service, unhelpful airport staff, and a lack of timely information during disruptions. Issues with visa processing, refunds, and general inquiries are also frequently cited.
  • Baggage Problems: There are recurring complaints about lost or damaged luggage, with travelers reporting prolonged processes for resolution.
  • Limited In-Flight Amenities: As a low-cost carrier, travelers often note the absence of complimentary food, drinks, or in-flight entertainment screens, along with stiff or less comfortable seating, particularly on longer international routes.
  • Check-in and Ground Service Issues: Travelers have reported long queues at check-in, even for those who have completed online check-in, and uncooperative ground staff.

Overall, traveler sentiment suggests that while flynas offers competitive pricing, the trade-off often involves inconsistencies in operational reliability and a less-than-satisfactory customer service experience.

Safety Information

flynas maintains a strong safety reputation, supported by international certifications and a modern fleet.

The airline holds an IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration, an internationally recognized system for evaluating an airline's operational management and control systems. This certification is a prerequisite for IATA membership, which flynas officially joined in February 2020.

Regarding its safety record, flynas has been awarded a 7-star safety rating by AirlineRatings.com, which is considered the highest safety ranking globally due to its "tremendous safety record". The airline continually monitors its operations to ensure compliance with stringent safety requirements. While several minor incidents have been reported, such as a runway excursion at Riyadh in April 2024 and isolated engine failures in 2023 and August 2025, these have generally resulted in light damage and no injuries. Additionally, flynas efficiently addressed an urgent Airbus directive in November 2025, completing necessary software updates on 20 of its A320 aircraft without any impact on its operational schedule or causing delays.

The flynas fleet has an average age of 4.5 years across its 67 aircraft, with its A320 fleet averaging 4.3 years, indicative of a relatively young and modern fleet. The airline's consistent investment in modern aircraft like the A320neo, which represent over 90% of its current fleet, further underscores its commitment to operational efficiency and safety.

Compiled by AirportRoutes.com • Updated 2 months ago

Route Network Map

Click on any airport to see its routes

Most Popular Routes

284 flights
A20N
188 flights
A20N
RUH → JED
King Khalid International Airport → King Abdulaziz Int'l
530 miles
187 flights
A20N
AHB → RUH
Abha International Airport → King Khalid Int'l
532 miles
184 flights
A20N
TIF → RUH
Ta’if Regional Airport → King Khalid Int'l
459 miles
113 flights
A20N
CAI → JED
Cairo International Airport → King Abdulaziz Int'l
757 miles
112 flights
A20N
110 flights
A20N
HAS → RUH
Ha'il Airport → King Khalid Int'l
355 miles
102 flights
A20N
101 flights
737
SPX → RUH
Sphinx International Airport → King Khalid Int'l
1032 miles
100 flights
A20N

Top Destinations

RUH (OERK)
King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
2161 flights
49 routes
JED (OEJN)
King Abdulaziz Int'l
Jeddah
1280 flights
40 routes
DMM (OEDF)
King Fahd Int'l
Dammam
729 flights
24 routes
MED (OEMA)
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz
Medina
212 flights
15 routes
AHB (OEAB)
Abha Regional
Abha
188 flights
5 routes
CAI (HECA)
Cairo Int'l
Cairo
185 flights
5 routes
DXB (OMDB)
Dubai Int'l
Dubai
175 flights
4 routes
GIZ (OEGN)
Gizan Regional
Gizan (also known as Jizan or Jazan)
81 flights
3 routes
TUU (OETB)
Tabuk Regional
Tabuk
77 flights
5 routes
SAW (LTFJ)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Int'l
Istanbul
67 flights
4 routes

Top Origin Airports

JED (OEJN)
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Jeddah
981 flights
44 routes
RUH (OERK)
King Khalid International Airport
Riyadh
870 flights
49 routes
AHB (OEAB)
Abha International Airport
Abha
401 flights
5 routes
CAI (HECA)
Cairo International Airport
Cairo
290 flights
5 routes
DWC (OMDW)
Al Maktoum International Airport
Jebel Ali
282 flights
2 routes
MED (OEMA)
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
Medina
269 flights
13 routes
SPX (HESX)
Sphinx International Airport
Al Jiza
238 flights
3 routes
TUU (OETB)
Tabuk Airport
Tabuk
231 flights
5 routes
AMM (OJAI)
Queen Alia International Airport
Amman
205 flights
4 routes
TIF (OETF)
Ta’if Regional Airport
Ta’if
150 flights
2 routes

Top Border Crossing Flights

RUH (OERK)
King Khalid International Airport
Riyadh, SA
2161 flights
49 routes
JED (OEJN)
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Jeddah, SA
1280 flights
40 routes
DMM (OEDF)
King Fahd International Airport
Dammam, SA
729 flights
24 routes
MED (OEMA)
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
Medina, SA
212 flights
15 routes
CAI (HECA)
Cairo International Airport
Cairo, EG
185 flights
5 routes
DXB (OMDB)
Dubai International Airport
Dubai, AE
175 flights
4 routes
SAW (LTFJ)
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Istanbul, TR
67 flights
4 routes

Longest Routes

JED → CMN
King Abdulaziz International Airport → Mohammed V Int'l
2953 mi
CMN → JED
Mohammed V International Airport → King Abdulaziz Int'l
2953 mi
JED → BRU
King Abdulaziz International Airport → Brussels
2750 mi
BRU → JED
Brussels Airport → King Abdulaziz Int'l
2750 mi
DEL → RUH
Indira Gandhi International Airport → King Khalid Int'l
2625 mi

Shortest Routes

VIE → SZG
Vienna International Airport → Salzburg (W. A. Mozart)
167 mi
SJJ → TIA
Sarajevo International Airport → Rinas Mother Teresa
181 mi
JED → ABT
King Abdulaziz International Airport → al-Baha Domestic
186 mi
ABT → JED
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport → King Abdulaziz Int'l
186 mi
MED → JED
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport → King Abdulaziz Int'l
202 mi

All Routes

250 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
JED → RUH King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
284 530 mi A20N Jan 31, 2026
DWC → RUH King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
188 531 mi A20N Jan 29, 2026
RUH → JED King Abdulaziz Int'l
Jeddah
187 530 mi A20N Jan 30, 2026
AHB → RUH King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
184 532 mi A20N Jan 30, 2026
TIF → RUH King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
113 459 mi A20N Jan 29, 2026
CAI → JED King Abdulaziz Int'l
Jeddah
112 757 mi A20N Jan 30, 2026
JED → DMM King Fahd Int'l
Dammam
110 749 mi A20N Jan 28, 2026
HAS → RUH King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
102 355 mi A20N Jan 29, 2026
AMM → RUH King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
101 802 mi 737 Jan 29, 2026
SPX → RUH King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
100 1032 mi A20N Jan 31, 2026
SPX → JED King Abdulaziz Int'l
Jeddah
99 777 mi A20N Jan 31, 2026
DWC → JED King Abdulaziz Int'l
Jeddah
94 1041 mi A20N Jan 29, 2026
RUH → DXB Dubai Int'l
Dubai
89 543 mi A20N Jan 31, 2026
AHB → DMM King Fahd Int'l
Dammam
84 730 mi A20N Jan 29, 2026
CAI → RUH King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
84 1003 mi A20N Jan 25, 2026
JED → CAI Cairo Int'l
Cairo
82 757 mi A20N Jan 30, 2026
RUH → AHB Abha Regional
Abha
81 532 mi A20N Jan 29, 2026
AHB → JED King Abdulaziz Int'l
Jeddah
80 329 mi A20N Jan 30, 2026
TUU → JED King Abdulaziz Int'l
Jeddah
79 489 mi A20N Jan 29, 2026
DXB → RUH King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
75 543 mi A20N Jan 29, 2026
MED → RUH King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
72 440 mi A20N Jan 30, 2026
JED → AHB Abha Regional
Abha
70 329 mi A20N Jan 20, 2026
TUU → RUH King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
63 666 mi A20N Jan 29, 2026
DAM → RUH King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
61 848 mi A20N Jan 28, 2026
MED → DMM King Fahd Int'l
Dammam
60 644 mi A20N Jan 30, 2026
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Jan 31, 2026 06:06
Coverage: Observed routes only