Tuesday, December 16, 2025
King Abdulaziz International Airport Sets Record With 50 Million Passengers in 2025
King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah made a historic milestone by serving 50 million passengers in one year in 2025. This is the highest number of passengers ever handled by any airport in Saudi Arabia since the country’s aviation sector began.
With this achievement, KAIA has officially joined the group of the world’s mega airports, which includes the busiest airports globally based on passenger traffic. The record reflects the airport’s rapid development into a major regional and international aviation hub.
The milestone also highlights KAIA’s important role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. The airport helps strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a global tourism destination and serves as the main air gateway to the Two Holy Mosques, enabling smooth travel for pilgrims, visitors, and international travelers. Trending: Saudi court orders Government to pay hospital bill of illegal resident
50-Millionth Passenger Welcomed in Jeddah
To mark the occasion, Jeddah Airports Company welcomed the airport’s 50-millionth passenger, a French traveler who arrived from Paris on a Saudia Airlines flight to attend a sporting event in Jeddah.
Airport officials received the passenger and presented them with a commemorative gift to celebrate the milestone.
CEO: Airport Prepared for the Next Stage of Growth
Eng. Mazen Johar, Chief Executive Officer of Jeddah Airports Company, said that reaching 50 million passengers shows the airport’s strong operational readiness and marks the beginning of a new phase of growth.
He explained that the company plans to double and further increase passenger numbers in the coming years. Capacity expansion projects and continuous service improvements will support this growth.
Johar credited the achievement to the support of Saudi Arabia’s leadership and the cooperation of the Emirate of the Makkah Region, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services, the General Authority of Civil Aviation, MATARAT Holding, and all partners working together to deliver high-quality services to travelers. Most Viewed: Saudi Arabia allows foreigners to own property in 2026
Key Aviation Hub Under the National Aviation Strategy
Since 2022, when Jeddah Airports Company took over the management and operation of King Abdulaziz International Airport, the company has worked to implement the goals of the National Aviation Strategy. These goals focus on airport expansion, operational efficiency, and improving the passenger experience.
The record number of passengers confirms KAIA’s growing position as one of the leading airports in the Middle East and a major global gateway to Saudi Arabia. Read: HR Minister approves new rules for workers in agriculture and herding
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