Riyadh Cargo has been established as a fully integrated business unit within Riyadh Air’s commercial structure.
Operating from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH), Riyadh Cargo is designed to support the Kingdom’s broader economic diversification goals. The initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 framework, which seeks to transform the capital into a multimodal trade and logistics hub linking Asia, Europe, and Africa.
The move positions air freight as a foundational element of the airline’s long-term commercial strategy rather than a secondary revenue stream.
The strategy prioritizes pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, perishables, and specialized industrial cargo. Riyadh Air aims to offer reliable uplift capacity from day one, supported by digital booking platforms and data-driven cargo management systems.
The capital’s geographic position enables efficient east-west connectivity, reducing transit times between major manufacturing and consumption centers.
Infrastructure investments around RUH are already underway to support higher cargo volumes. These include expanded warehousing, bonded logistics zones, and enhanced customs clearance processes designed to speed up cargo handling.
Riyadh Air’s network planning complements this vision by aligning flight schedules with global freight flows. The carrier intends to integrate cargo capacity into new international routes as aircraft deliveries begin.
Air cargo plays a critical role in enabling advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and cross-border e-commerce growth.
By anchoring cargo operations in the capital, Riyadh positions itself as a viable alternative gateway for global supply chains.