Thomas Cook has unveiled package holidays to Saudi Arabia, giving British travellers a brand new long-haul option to explore.The online travel agency has added 50 hotels to its portfolio, spread across the key destinations of Jeddah and Riyadh.Direct flights are available from London Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester, making it easier than ever for Britons to discover this rapidly changing destination.The move marks a step in Thomas Cook’s push to offer more diverse luxury getaways at affordable prices, with seven-night packages starting from just £439 per person.Book packages to Jeddah | VISIT SAUDIThe launch comes as British appetite for Middle East getaways has increased.Thomas Cook has seen bookings to the United Arab Emirates jump by more than 700 per cent compared to last year, which clearly sparked the decision to bring Saudi Arabia into the mix.Travellers can pick from a range of 4- and 5-star properties, with stays offered on room-only, bed and breakfast, or half-board terms.Direct flights run daily from the three main UK airports, while those flying from Birmingham International, Edinburgh or London Stansted can reach Saudi Arabia via connecting services.Senior Commercial Product Manager at Thomas Cook, Peter Davies, said: “We’re seeing a real shift in customer appetite towards new long-haul destinations that offer something genuinely different, with Saudi Arabia in particular offering experiences that can’t be replicated elsewhere. “We’re thrilled to give customers the opportunity to explore a rapidly evolving country with the reassurance, flexibility and value that booking a Thomas Cook package holiday provides.”All Thomas Cook package holidays come with ATOL protection, giving customers peace of mind and financial security when booking their Saudi Arabian adventure.Book a deal to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | GETTYThomas Cook dealsTake seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 4-star Iridium 70 Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on a Room-Only basis from £521 per person including flights from London Gatwick on April 16, 2026Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5* The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on a Room-Only basis from £1,314 per person including flights from London Stansted on March 2, 2026Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 4* Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah Plaza in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on a Room-Only basis from £744 per person including flights from Edinburgh on June 9, 2026Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on a Room-Only basis from £1,668 per person including flights from Manchester on May 30, 2026Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5-star Waldorf Astoria Jeddah – Qasr Al Sharq in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on a Half-Board basis from £1,984 per person including flights from Edinburgh on September 6, 2026Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 3* Hayat Al Zahraa Serviced Apartments in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah on a Room-Only basis from £439 per person including flights from London Gatwick on April 16, 2026