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المملكة: For the first time.. a new global Saudi digital service for tracking flights


With the increase in air travel in Flights in real time, free and available to everyone.

The service allows users to search for any flight around the world using the flight number or route, displaying live flight status updates including delays, boarding gate changes, and cancellations, in addition to an interactive radar map displaying aircraft locations around the world in real time.

Flight Tracking

This initiative represents a Saudi digital service that aims to provide accurate and immediate information about air traffic, in a step that reflects The growing role of technology companies in the Kingdom in developing innovative solutions that enhance the guest experience and raise the level of transparency in Travel sector.

This step comes at a time when the travel sector is moving towards enhancing transparency and providing real-time information to guests, as the guest is no longer looking only for the best ticket price, but rather for services that give him confidence and reassurance when planning his trip and following up on its details.

Operational changes

Travel sector data indicate that searches for flight status have become one of the most sought-after information guests seek before and during travel, especially in light of operational changes. Which may affect flight schedules.

This is the first service of its kind to be offered as a public service in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and it is also one of the first digital initiatives in the Arab world that allows tracking flights free of charge and open to everyone.

Practical features

The platform provides a set of practical features, including:

  • Instant flight search: the ability to track any flight from more than 500 airlines around the world using the flight number or Its route.
  • Live radar map: Interactive display of aircraft positions with real-time speed and altitude data.
  • Instant alerts: email notifications about delays, cancellations, or any change in flight status.
  • Disturbance dashboard: Live display of delayed or canceled flights to help guests easily follow air traffic.
  • Destination-related services: Access to additional services such as hotels, transportation, insurance, and digital communication services according to the destination The trip.

The launch of this service comes in light of the accelerating digital transformation witnessed by the tourism and travel sector in the Kingdom, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a global center for tourism and travel and develop digital services related to the sector.

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