King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, handled approximately 37.2 million passengers in 2024, an increase of 16.6% compared with 2023. It also ranked first worldwide for on-time departures, with a rate of 86%.
The growth follows a series of increases in recent years. Annual passenger numbers rose from 16.8 million in 2021 to 27.1 million in 2022, then 31.9 million in 2023, before exceeding 37.2 million in 2024, according to a post on Riyadh Airports Company’s LinkedIn account.
Alongside its 86% on-time departure performance, the airport recorded a daily flight record of 903 on June 13. August 1, 2023 saw its highest daily passenger figure, at 131,000 travelers.
The airport’s network reached 113 domestic and international destinations. Fifteen new airlines joined during the same period, with 269 new flights operated over the year. The airport handled more than 24 million bags and added 29 commercial outlets, as well as five new duty-free outlets, to meet the needs of different traveler segments.
Read the announcement on Riyadh Airports Company’s LinkedIn account.
