Jeddah Airport Tops Saudi Arabia’s November Performance Rankings

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz International Airport outperformed other airports in the Kingdom for overall performance in November, official data showed. According to the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Jeddah’s KAIA achieved a compliance rate of 91 % among international airports serving over 15 million passengers annually. The aviation authority assesses the operational performance of airports based on 11 standards tracking passenger experience, including check-in, security, passport and customs control, alongside assistance for individuals with limited mobility and delays. In the same category, Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport received a compliance rate of 82 %, up from 64 % in October.

Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport maintained its top spot in the second category, serving between 5 million and 15 million passengers annually. It achieved a 91 % compliance rate in November, unchanged over the previous month. Similarly, Madinah’s Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport maintained its rating of 91 %. In the third category for international terminals with an annual passenger count between 2 million and 5 million, Abha International Airport secured the lead with a 91 % commitment rate. King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport in Jizan maintained second place with an 82 % compliance rate.

Meanwhile, Al-Ahsa Airport topped the fourth category of international airports, receiving less than 2 million passengers annually, maintaining a 100 % compliance rate in November for the fifth consecutive month. The fifth category, dedicated to domestic terminals, saw Gurayat Airport securing the first position, achieving a stable 100 % rate since July. It outperformed all competing airports in average wait times for departure and arrival flights. The release of the monthly report reflects GACA’s commitment to transparency and continuous efforts to enhance the quality of services provided to passengers, contributing to an improved travel experience across the Kingdom’s airports. Saudi Arabia aims to enhance air connectivity to 250 destinations, serve 330 million passengers and double air cargo capacity to 4.5 million tons by 2030 through its National Aviation Strategy.