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King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh held its lead in September as the top-performing international airport in Saudi Arabia, serving over 15 mn passengers annually, according to aviation regulator Gaca’s monthly report. This marks the airport’s second consecutive month at the top of the ranking, surpassing Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport.
The methodology: The aviation watchdog evaluates 11 metrics relating to passenger experience, including waiting times for travel procedures, time spent collecting baggage and at passport and customs controls, access for travelers with limited mobility, as well as other internationally recognized criteria.
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The breakdown:
- In the 5-15 mn passenger category, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam Prince ranked first, followed by Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah;
- King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jizan topped the 2-5 mn passenger group, followed by Abha International Airport in Asir;
- Al-Ahsa International Airport topped the category for airports with fewer than 2 mn passengers, outperforming its peers in terms of waiting times for departures and arrivals;
- Qurayyat Airport led the domestic airports category.
