Royal Flight
A Cambodian scheduled airline identified legally as Royal Phnom Penh Airways, with a small international network linking five Middle Eastern cities using Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-400 aircraft.
About Royal Flight
Royal Flight is the trading identity associated here with Royal Phnom Penh Airways, a scheduled airline headquartered in Cambodia and operating under IATA code RL and ICAO code PPW. Reliable public information about its founding date, ownership structure and current corporate organization is limited, so travellers should confirm the operating carrier shown on their booking before departure. Its Cambodian legal identity contrasts with a route network concentrated in the Middle East.
The airline serves five destinations across five countries on eight routes. Its busiest departure point is Amman, followed by Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Jeddah and Mosul. These cities form the core of a compact regional network connecting Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Amman to Abu Dhabi is its longest nonstop route, covering about 1,998 km.
Aircraft types associated with the operation are the Airbus Industrie A320 and Boeing 737-400, both narrow-body designs suited to short- and medium-haul services. Detailed cabin layouts and service classes are not consistently published and may differ by aircraft or operating arrangement. Passengers should check their itinerary and manage-booking page for the scheduled aircraft, seating options, meals and other onboard inclusions.
Royal Flight is not confirmed as a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. No independently confirmed frequent-flyer programme is available under this airline identity, so travellers should not assume that flights will earn points or provide reciprocal status benefits. Any mileage eligibility should be verified directly with the airline or the programme named in the booking channel before tickets are purchased.
The network's limited size can make the airline useful when its schedules match a specific journey between the five served cities. The corresponding challenge is that fewer routes and frequencies may leave passengers with less flexibility after a cancellation or timetable change. Because public passenger information is limited, checking the operating carrier, baggage rules, terminal and contact details close to departure is especially important.
Good to know
Flying with Royal Flight — what to expect
Verify Your Carrier
Confirm the operating carrier and flight number on the ticket, as the Royal Flight brand and Royal Phnom Penh Airways legal identity may not be presented consistently by booking channels.
Check Baggage Terms
Baggage allowances can vary by fare and route. Use the allowance printed on your ticket and obtain confirmation before travelling if it is unclear.
Confirm Aircraft Details
Flights may use an Airbus A320 or Boeing 737-400. Seat layouts and onboard amenities can therefore vary, so review the aircraft and seat map when check-in opens.
Allow Disruption Flexibility
A network of five destinations offers fewer rebooking alternatives than a large hub carrier. Avoid tight onward connections and consider suitable travel insurance.
Recheck Departure Details
Verify the terminal, check-in opening time and schedule shortly before departure. This is particularly important when travelling from airports served by a limited number of the airline's flights.
Network overview
Where Royal Flight flies
Royal Flight operates 8 routes to 5 destinations across 5 countries, its longest sector reaching Amman to Abu Dhabi (1,998 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Royal Flight flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Amman → Abu Dhabi
1,998 km · AMM → AUH
The longest sector in the Royal Flight network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Royal Flight
Notable destinations on Royal Flight's network.
RLAmmandirectRLAbu DhabidirectRLCairodirectRLJeddahdirectRLMosuldirectDestination list is indicative of Royal Flight's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Royal Flight — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- A consistently published universal carry-on size limit is not available. Check the baggage terms attached to your specific fare and operating flight before arriving at the airport.
- Amman is Royal Flight's busiest departure hub by number of routes. Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Jeddah and Mosul are its other principal departure airports.
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- Royal Flight serves Amman, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Jeddah and Mosul, linking destinations in Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
- Royal Flight serves exactly 5 destinations across 5 countries and operates 8 routes.
- The busiest departure points are Amman, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Jeddah and Mosul, in that order by number of routes.
- Fares are generally more competitive when booked early and outside major holidays or peak travel periods. Compare flexible dates because prices depend on route, demand and remaining inventory.
- Royal Flight's longest route is Amman to Abu Dhabi, about 1,998 km nonstop.