The airports operated by Saudi Arabia's Cluster2 Airports Company received 3.98 million passengers on 36,600 flights in the second quarter of 2026, alongside projects to develop operations and services and support environmental sustainability.
The period saw the launch of two flynas operating bases at Abha International Airport and Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Al Qassim, supporting the expansion of the airline's operations and increasing capacity to handle passenger and flight traffic, according to a post on the Cluster2 Airports website.
Carbon accreditation at 5 airports
Five of the cluster's airports achieved Level 2 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation program issued by Airports Council International (ACI).
The accredited airports are:
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan.
Najran International Airport.
Sharurah Airport.
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport.
Al Wajh Airport.
The accreditation reflects the application of measures to manage carbon emissions and improve environmental performance at the airports. Cluster2 Airports also signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Afforestation Program, aiming to plant 300,000 trees by 2030 at a number of its sites.
The memorandum aims to increase green spaces, reduce carbon emissions and improve the environmental landscape, in line with the targets of the Saudi Green Initiative.
Cluster2 Airports also continued initiatives to develop facilities and operational services and improve the passenger experience, keeping pace with the growth of air traffic at its airports.
Cluster2 Airports Company was established on 1 January 2022 and manages and operates 22 domestic, regional and international airports. It seeks to build an advanced airport network that raises operational efficiency, improves services and enhances the passenger experience, supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 through developing airport infrastructure and strengthening investment opportunities.
To view the post on the Cluster2 Airports website, click here.
