King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh maintained the top position in November among international airports handling 15 mn or more passengers annually, marking its fourth month at top spot, according to aviation regulator Gaca’s monthly report. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah was the runner-up.

The methodology: The aviation regulator assesses 11 factors related to passenger experience, including waiting times for travel procedures, baggage collection, passport and customs controls, accessibility for travelers with limited mobility, and other internationally recognized criteria.

The breakdown:

  • In the 5-15 mn passenger category, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam tied for first place with Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah;
  • In the 2-5 mn passenger category, both Abha International Airport and King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport in Jizan recorded a 100% compliance rate;
  • Arar International achieved the highest scores on the criteria among airports with fewer than 2 mn annual passengers;
  • Qurayyat Airport led the domestic airports category.

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