Saudi Arabia will see domestic charter flights by VistaJet as part of its plan to expand travel and tourism via better aviation access.
VistaJet will be the first foreign operator to offer domestic flights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the company announced this morning.
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation had said earlier this year that it planned to allow foreign charter operators to fly commercially within the country.
Vista COO Nick van der Meer said, “The approval and recognition from GACA marks a significant milestone for Vista’s operations in the Kingdom.”
He added, “By expanding our domestic capabilities, we are not only strengthening our regional presence, but also amplifying the efficiency of our global fleet.”
Van de Meer continued:
‘We are proud to support Vision 2030 and grateful to the leadership and the GACA team for making this possible. This enables us to serve our clients with seamless access across the Kingdom and beyond, ensuring that every journey reflects Vista’s commitment to reliability, consistency, and world-class service.’
Per the company, VistaJet has served KSA for more than 15 years.
During the first half of 2025, VistaJet saw a 32% increase in Program Members in Saudi Arabia compared to last year.
Vista President, Middle East, Mazen Obaid, said, “We are delighted to be working with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and GACA, reinforcing our commitment to offering clients reliable, flexible, and trusted flying solutions through our global and regional infrastructure.”
He added, “As a Saudi myself, I am extremely proud and excited for this new venture, and of all the opportunities that I know we can achieve together.”
Recently, Vista added a domestic U.K. service, a byproduct of Brexit.
Vista did not specify how many, if any, jets it plans to base in Saudi Arabia.
It has previously been expanding operations in Africa.
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