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13-04-23

Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport Handles Over 2 Million Passengers Since Ramadan

(MENAFN) Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) has handled over 2 million passengers since the beginning of Ramadan, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Jeddah Airports Co., the owner of KAIA, reported that the airport has managed 13,000 incoming and outgoing flights, 1.15 million bags, and over 16,000 tons of shipped goods since March 23. The airport is now preparing to receive an expected increase in the arrivals of pilgrims to perform Umrah during the last 10 nights of the holy month.

In collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s security, governmental, and operational departments, all terminals at KAIA are prepared to provide the best services to the guests. The airport is striving to achieve the highest performance rates and improve passenger services and experience. Jeddah Airport Co. is also aiming to achieve the highest standards of safety, security, comfort, and smooth movement for the pilgrims.

The firm is providing convenient means of transportation, giving travelers more options in moving to and from the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The Haramain Express Train, linked to Airport Terminal No. 1, operates 16 trips to Makkah a day. A shuttle bus service is also provided between the airport and Mecca for free.

KAIA is leading a workforce of 16,000 employees from various agencies who are present around the clock to monitor the operations. The airport confirmed its readiness to receive the expected increase in the arrivals of pilgrims to perform Umrah during the last 10 nights of the holy month.

According to the Air Transport Statistics Publication released last week by the General Authority of Statistics, Jeddah International Airport emerged as the busiest airport in Saudi Arabia in 2022, handling 32 million passengers. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was the second-highest density, with about 27 million passengers, followed by King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, with about 10 million passengers.

Furthermore, international air freight to and from the airport has increased by 12 percent from last year, reaching 559,000 tons in 2022. This is a reflection of an economy accelerating its growth and development. KAIA is committed to providing world-class services to its passengers and is continuously seeking to improve its performance and standards.
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