The Austrian Airlines Group continues to expand its route network into the Middle East. From May 2009 onwards, the company will incorporate another destination into its regional flight schedule, with three new flights a week to Amman, capital of the Kingdom of Jordan. Flights on the new route will operate using an Airbus A320 featuring the Austrian Premium Service, enabling guests to enjoy a unique mix of Austrian hospitality and Oriental flair. The schedule  Vienna - Amman - Vienna from 05 May 2009 (all local timings): Flight days Departure Arrival Tue., Thu., Sun. OS 853:  Vienna 10.20 h Amman 15.00 h Tue., Thu., Sun. OS 854:  Amman 15.55 h Vienna 18.50 h Book your flight to Amman here. Riyadh With around 4.1 million inhabitants, the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh is the largest city in the country. Historically, the originally oasis Riyadh is a very important stopping-off point in the Arabian world, particularly for pilgrims on the way to Islam’s most important holy cities, Mecca and Medina. Riyadh has been the site of the main palace of the Saudi Royal Family since 1824. The schedule Vienna - Riyadh - Vienna from 04 October 2008 in detail (all times given are local): Flight days Departure Arrival Tue., Thu., Sat. OS 897:  Vienna 14.00 h Riyadh 21.10 h Wed., Fri., Sun. OS 898:  Riyadh 02.10 h Vienna 6.00 h Book your flight to Riyadh here.   Jeddah With around 2.8 million inhabitants, the city of Jeddah on the Red Sea is the country’s most important export point for oil and oil-based products. The city is approximately 300 years old and the main starting-point for pilgrimages to Mecca. Since 1947 Jeddah has undergone massive development. The dimensions of Jeddah today can best be appreciated from the ‘Corniche’, or main thoroughfare, which is lined by hotels and palaces and winds its way along the Red Sea coast for more than 60 kilometres. The schedule  Vienna - Jeddah - Vienna from 05 October 2008 in detail (all times given are local): Flight days Departure Arrival Fri., Sun. OS 895:  Vienna 14.00 h Jeddah 21.05 Mon., Sat. OS 896:  Jeddah 02.20 h Vienna 6.00 h Book your flight to Jeddah here.   Change in Flight Plan as of 01. May 2009: Vienna to Jeddah via Riyadh  As of May 1st, 2009 Austrian Airlines will keep its 3 weekly flights to Riyadh with a continuing service to Jeddah. The current direct flights to Jeddah will be suspended as of May 1st, 2009. Passengers currently booked on OS 897 VIE-RUH and OS 898 RUH-VIE will be automatically rebooked. Our guests can stay on board during the 45 minutes stop in Riyadh. Please keep in mind we still offer our remarkable Austrian Premium Service on flights to Riyadh and Jeddah. The schedule Vienna - Riyadh - Jeddah from 01 May 2009 in detail (all times given are local): Flight days Departure Arrival Mon., Wed, Fri. OS 895: Vienna 13.35 h Riyadh 19.50 h Mon., Wed., Fri. OS 895: Riyadh 20.35 h Jeddah 22.10 h Mon., Wed., Fri. OS 896: Jeddah 23.10 h Riyadh 00.40 h Tue., Thu., Sat. OS 896: Riyadh 01.25 h Vienna 06.15 h