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King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah has once again claimed the top spot in March among airports catering to 15 mn or more passengers annually, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said in its monthly report. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh came in second.
The methodology: The aviation watchdog evaluates airports on 14 metrics tracking passenger experience. These include: flight delays, check-in, security, passport and customs control, asset availability, flight delays and assistance services for individuals with limited mobility.
The 5-15 mn passengers category: King Fahd International Airport led the pack, followed by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
The 2-5 mn passengers category: Abha International Airport in Jizan came in first, followed by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport.
The up to 2 mn passengers category: Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Qassim topped the list, outperforming peers with the least waiting time for departure and minimal delays in arrival flights.
Domestic airports category: Arar Domestic Airport came in first, outperforming peers by delivering shorter wait times and minimal delays in flight arrivals.
