The expansion of AlUla International Airport’s terminals has increased annual passenger capacity to 700,000, up 75% from 400,000. The project aims to keep pace with rapidly growing air traffic and prepare the airport for more international and domestic services.
The Royal Commission for AlUla said total terminal floor space increased by approximately 44% to around 5,450 square metres, from 3,800 square metres, supporting operational efficiency and an improved passenger experience, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The expansion includes smart technologies to accelerate travel procedures, such as electronic gates. Passport-control capacity in the international arrivals hall has also increased, with counters rising from four to 12, helping the airport accommodate future growth.
The project forms part of an integrated vision to support AlUla’s sustainable growth, improve passenger experiences and provide services for visitors, investors and airlines, aligned with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.
It was inaugurated by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, minister of culture and governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla, in the presence of General Authority of Civil Aviation President Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej and Royal Commission for AlUla CEO Abeer Al-Akel.
The expansion builds on development initiatives undertaken at AlUla International Airport in recent years, including a wider destination network and the attraction of international airlines. An agreement to manage and operate a private aviation terminal and aircraft hangar was also signed during the Future Investment Initiative, strengthening ground services and long-term operational readiness.
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