Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued its monthly report on Saudi airports' and airlines' compliance with flight schedules for May 2025, based on whether a flight departs or arrives within less than 15 minutes of its scheduled time.
A press release published on the authority's website explained that the report gives travelers a clear view of the level of airlines' and airports' compliance with flight schedules, and that GACA aims through it to improve the quality and level of services provided to travelers and to enhance the passenger experience.
The report showed King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk, AlUla International Airport and Turaif Airport taking the top positions.
Airports were divided into 5 categories. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah took first place in the category of international airports handling more than 15 million passengers annually, with a compliance rate of 89%.
In the second category, for international airports handling 5 million to 15 million passengers annually, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam took first place with 88%.
In the third category, for international airports handling 2 million to 5 million passengers annually, Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk ranked first with a compliance rate of 91%.
AlUla International Airport took first place in the fourth category, for international airports handling fewer than 2 million passengers annually, with a compliance rate of 96%, while Turaif Airport ranked first in the fifth category, for domestic airports, with 97%.
At the airline level, Saudia achieved a compliance rate of 90% for arrivals and 90% for departures, flynas achieved 89% for arrivals and 91% for departures, and flyadeal achieved 90% for arrivals and 92% for departures.
The report also highlighted the main domestic and international routes. The Jazan–Jeddah and Jeddah–Abha flights recorded 95% compliance in domestic air traffic, while the Jeddah–Abu Dhabi flight ranked first among international flights with a compliance rate of 97%.
These efforts come as part of the targets of the National Aviation Strategy, which aims to strengthen the Kingdom's position as a regional hub in the aviation sector by improving operational standards, enhancing efficiency and raising the quality of services provided to travelers.
To view the post on the website of Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation, click here.
