Jeddah Airports announced that King Abdulaziz International Airport served over 42.7m passengers in 2023, reflecting a remarkable growth rate of 36 per cent compared to the 31.4m passengers recorded in 2022.
It represents the highest annual passenger numbers in the airport’s history.
According to Jeddah Airports’ 2023 statistical report, the total number of flights reached 250,000, a 25 per cent increase compared to 2022, which recorded 200,000 flights.
Jeddah Airports passenger records
Additionally, during the year, the airport handled more than 33.8m bags, and its Terminal 1 ranked first with 179.9 thousand flights, a 16 per cent increase compared to 2022, which recorded 154,600 flights.
In 2023, the number of international destinations at the airport experienced a growth of more than 11 per cent, totalling 126 routes operated to-and-from the airport, compared to 114 routes in 2022.
Among these international destinations, the Cairo-Jeddah route stood out as the most popular, serving 4.8m seats and ranking as the second busiest international route worldwide.
Additionally, the Riyadh-Jeddah route witnessed the highest demand for domestic flights, with 7.8m seats, securing its position as the eighth busiest domestic route globally.
Jeddah Airports hit a record-breaking day on June 22, 2023, when the number of passengers reached 151,000, surpassing the busiest day in 2022, which showed 125,000 passengers.
The busiest week in 2023, was between December 24 and 30, with a total of 979,000 passengers.
This marked an increase compared to the busiest week recorded in 2022 with 815,000 passengers between November 26 and December 2.
The exponential growth in operational activities at King Abdulaziz International Airport is a testament to the dedicated efforts invested in developing the airport’s infrastructure, all aimed at delivering a seamless and convenient travel experience.
The significant growth in passenger numbers at King Abdulaziz International Airport aligns with the extensive development occurring across all sectors of the Kingdom, with a particular focus on tourism.
The streamlining of visa procedures for various categories has played a pivotal role in attracting a larger influx of visitors, including pilgrims, Umrah performers, and tourists, who pass through the airport, acting as the gateway to the Two Holy Mosques.
Additionally, the airport’s strategic location has established it as a crucial departure hub for both travellers and international airlines.
The Jeddah Airports aim to achieve the targets set by Vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy by 2030, further enhancing their contributions to the Kingdom’s progress.
It is worth mentioning that Jeddah Airports is entrusted with the management and operation of King Abdulaziz International Airport, as well as the ongoing enhancement work on its infrastructure and the expansion of new services and facilities.
These efforts are aimed at ensuring the airport operates at its optimal performance, adhering to the highest international standards, and establishing the Kingdom’s airports as prestigious gateways for visitors.
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