Great — for someone in Saudi Arabia looking for short, affordable weekend getaways, the most consistently budget-friendly carriers in the region are these low‑cost and value carriers (with typical nearby routes and why they’re cheap), plus quick tips to find the lowest weekend fares.

Top affordable airlines for weekend getaways (Saudi Arabia — nearby region)

• Flynas — Saudi Arabia’s largest low‑cost carrier. Strong domestic network (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Abha, etc.) and many short international routes to GCC, Egypt, Jordan and the Levant at low fares. Good for very cheap overnight/weekend trips inside KSA or to nearby capitals. (Flynas.com)
• flyadeal — Saudi LCC (Saudia subsidiary) focused on very low everyday fares on domestic and nearby international routes (Dubai, Cairo, regional hubs). Good for short round‑trips on tight schedules. (flyadeal.com)
• Air Arabia (Sharjah / Abu Dhabi) — UAE low‑cost carrier with frequent budget flights between the Gulf, Levant, Egypt and South Asia. Great for cheap 2–3 day city breaks to Dubai/Sharjah, Alexandria, Amman, etc. (sastaticket.pk)
• Jazeera Airways — Kuwait‑based budget airline with value fares to Saudi cities and other nearby capitals (works well if you can start from/near Kuwait or find connecting options). Good for short regional hops. (jazeeraairways.com)
• SalamAir — Omani low‑cost carrier offering low fares between Oman and Saudi/GCC cities (useful for short trips from Muscat region or for cross‑GCC bargains). They run frequent promotions. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

Why these are best for weekend getaways

• Many operate high‑frequency short flights (1–4 hours) that make Friday–Sunday or Saturday–Monday trips efficient.
• Low base fares (often unbundled: pay only for seat; extras like baggage are optional).
• Frequent sales/promotions and many regional point‑to‑point routes that avoid expensive hub connections. (Flynas.com)

Typical cheap weekend destinations from Saudi Arabia

• UAE (Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi) — short flights, big LCC capacity (Air Arabia, Flynas, flyadeal). (Flynas.com)
• Bahrain, Qatar (short hops, sometimes cheap on promotions).
• Egypt (Cairo, Alexandria) and Jordan (Amman) — frequent low‑cost and value fares for city breaks. (flyadeal.com)
• Oman (Muscat) and nearby Saudi domestic escapes (Abha, AlUla) for short nature/cultural weekends. (Flynas.com)

Quick, practical tips to get the cheapest weekend fares

• Book mid‑week (Tues–Thu) for best weekend prices; set fare alerts and use each carrier’s “low fare” or promos page. (Flynas.com)
• Compare base fare only (exclude baggage) — if you travel light, the LCC base fare can be much lower.
• Be flexible on departure airport (Riyadh/Jeddah/Dammam) and on which weekend day you return; early morning or late‑night flights are usually cheaper.
• Check direct airline sites for flash sales (LCCs often announce limited‑time deals). Examples: SalamAir “breaking fares”, Flynas/flyadeal seasonal promos. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
• Use Skyscanner / Google Flights to quickly scan cheapest weekend round trips, then buy directly from the airline to avoid extra agent fees. (Aggregator prices change quickly.) (skyscanner.com.sa)

If you want, I can:

• Check cheapest weekend round‑trip options for your specific departure city in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, or another) and specific dates (e.g., next weekend Nov 7–9, 2025) and return exact low‑fare options from these carriers.