First flight from Saudi Arabia to Israel?

Trump's Monday morning flight from Saudi Arabia to Israel is thought to be the first of its kind. 

A spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel told AFP he was not aware of any flight taking that course before.

But it's possible that private flights have taken place. 

A government official told Haaretz he was not aware of any such flight having taken place before, but stressed, at least not one in "broad daylight" or in view of the press. 

Israel has no diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia despite informal ties on certain levels, particularly around shared concerns over Iran. 

Egypt and Jordan are the only two Arab countries to have signed peace deals with Israel.

Israeli citizens, however, can travel to Saudi Arabia and thousands of Muslims attend the annual hajj pilgrimage there, flying with stopovers in neighbouring countries.

Speaking at Trump's reception, Netanyahu said he hoped one day an Israeli PM would be able to make the reverse flight, from Tel Aviv to Riyadh.