Jeddah Airports Company in Saudi Arabia has announced the start of phased operation of Terminal 4 at King Abdulaziz International Airport from today, Sunday, 27 September 2026, as part of a plan to raise the efficiency of the airport's facilities and accommodate growth in travel.
The first phase begins with the flights of 3 international airlines moving to Terminal 4: Wizz Air, AJet and SalamAir, with other airlines to move gradually in line with the operating plan, according to a post on the Saudi Press Agency website.
Jeddah Airports said the plan aims to move all foreign airlines currently operating at the North Terminal, as well as some foreign airlines operating at Terminal 1 and the Hajj and Umrah Terminal Complex, according to operational needs.
According to the transfer schedule, on 28 September flyjinnah flights will move from the Hajj and Umrah Terminal Complex (B3) and Nesma Airlines flights from the North Terminal to Terminal 4.
On 29 September, Akasa Air flights will move from the Hajj and Umrah Terminal Complex (B3), while on 1 October Syrian Arab Airlines and Pegasus flights will move from the North Terminal.
On 3 October, Azerbaijan Airlines and Tunisair flights will move to the terminal from the North Terminal, with other airlines continuing to move gradually under the approved plan.
Terminal 4 has a total area of 97,000 square meters and a capacity of 15 million passengers a year. It features modern operating systems and facilities, including a dedicated facility for check-in of Hajj and Umrah pilgrim groups.
King Abdulaziz International Airport handled 53.4 million passengers in 2025, the highest operational figure in its history, and plans aim to serve more than 90 million passengers a year by 2030.
Jeddah Airports urged passengers to check their departure terminal before heading to the airport, through airlines' official platforms or the website and official accounts of King Abdulaziz International Airport.
To view the post on the Saudi Press Agency website, click here.
