King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, welcomed 28.55 million passengers on 169,900 flights from the start of 2026 until the end of July, while 33.6 million bags were handled over the same period.
This came as Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, received Eng. Mazen Johar, CEO of Jeddah Airports Company, and reviewed the airport's performance report, key operational results and development projects, according to a report by the Saudi Press Agency.
The airport recorded its busiest day of the year on 17 January 2026, serving 195,300 passengers in a single day. During the 1447 AH Umrah season, the airport served 6.16 million passengers on 36,400 flights and handled 7.2 million bags, with more than 10,000 staff from the entities operating at the airport.
During the 1447 AH Hajj season, King Abdulaziz International Airport served more than 1.67 million pilgrims during the arrival and departure phases on more than 9,600 flights, and handled 2.76 million bags. Buses transported 821,700 pilgrims on 22,855 trips, while the Haramain train transported 48,200 pilgrims on 207 trips.
The report reviewed a number of initiatives implemented by Jeddah Airports Company to improve the experience of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, including the operation of e-gates for passport control, the "Traveler Without a Bag" initiative, automated sales of Zamzam water bottles and expanded use of the Haramain train.
The report also covered the results of the Skytrax rankings, in which King Abdulaziz International Airport ranked fifth among the world's most improved airports, as well as receiving LEED Gold certification for green buildings.
The development of Terminal 4 is around 98.5% complete, with a number of projects continuing to grow non-aeronautical revenues and develop commercial services and hospitality facilities.
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