King Khaled International Airport retained its leading position in June 2024 among airports handling 15 mn or more passengers annually, surpassing King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah for the third month in a row, according to the aviation regulator Gaca’s monthly report.

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The methodology: The aviation watchdog evaluates 11 metrics related to passenger experience, including flight delays, check-in, security, passport and customs control, asset availability, and assistance services for individuals with limited mobility.

The breakdown:

  • In the 5-15 mn passenger category, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam took the top spot, followed by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah.
  • Abha International Airport in Asir ranked first in the 2-5 mn passenger group, followed by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jizan.
  • The category for airports catering to fewer than 2 mn passengers per year saw Al-Ahsa International Airport in first place, excelling in shorter wait times for departure and arrival flights.

Meanwhile, Qurayyat Airport was the Kingdom’s #1 domestic airport.

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