JEDDAH — King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah has reached a historic milestone by welcoming 53.4 million passengers in a single year, marking the highest count ever recorded at a Saudi airport. This solidifies Jeddah airport's status among the world's mega airports in passenger traffic. In addition to passenger traffic, the airport managed a total of 310,000 flights and handled 60.4 million pieces of baggage, reflecting a 12 percent increase compared to 2024. It also processed 9.57 million Zamzam water bottles and 2,968 cargo flights. This achievement highlights the airport's transformative development and its role as a regional hub and national gateway, connecting the Kingdom to the world. It further underscores its significance in facilitating the movement of visitors and pilgrims, promoting tourism in line with Saudi Vision 2030, diversifying the economy, and ensuring an exceptional travel experience. Jeddah Airports Company CEO Eng. Mazen Johar emphasized that reaching 53.4 million passengers demonstrates the airport's high operational readiness and represents a pivotal milestone as it prepares to potentially double this number in the coming years. He noted that this national achievement would not have been possible without the guidance of the Saudi leadership and the continuous support from the minister of transport and logistic services, the president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and the CEO of MATARAT Holding Company. Johar explained that King Abdulaziz International Airport is enhancing its position as a major aviation hub in the region through expansions, increased capacity, and improved services. This progress supports the objectives of the aviation program and aligns with Saudi Vision 2030. The CEO expressed gratitude to partners from various government and private sectors for their collaborative efforts, which contributed to delivering exceptional services.
