Private jet travel in Saudi Arabia just gained a major boost as VistaJet becomes the nation’s first foreign operator approved to fly within the Kingdom—expanding fast, seamless access for business and leisure travelers.
Expanding horizons for Saudi aviation
Setting a new milestone together with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and supporting Saudi Vision 2030, VistaJet is bringing its global expertise and floating fleet to offer instant, reliable private aviation services throughout Saudi Arabia. The move means VistaJet clients can now fly anywhere within the country—and reach international destinations nonstop—benefiting from the Kingdom’s strategic spot between Asia, Africa, and Europe.
“The approval and recognition from GACA marks a significant milestone for Vista’s operations in the Kingdom. By expanding our domestic capabilities, we are not only strengthening our regional presence, but also amplifying the efficiency of our global fleet. 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,”
said Nick van der Meer, Chief Operating Officer at Vista.
Local growth, global leadership
VistaJet is no stranger to Saudi skies, having served local clients for more than 15 years. Demand continues to surge: membership in the Kingdom jumped 32% year-over-year in the first half of 2025, signaling the region’s appetite for premium, innovative flight solutions.
“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. 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. We thank the Kingdom and its leadership for its dynamic Vision 2030, and we very much look forward to hiring many local experts and investing locally,” said Mazen Obaid, President – Middle East at Vista.
About VistaJet
VistaJet is part of Vista Global, headquartered in Dubai, which brings together world-leading aviation companies and over 4,000 experts worldwide.
