The number of passengers passing through the 22 airports operated by Saudi Arabia's Cluster2 Airports across the Kingdom's regions reached about 5.53 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 15.8% compared with the same period last year.
Total passengers were split between 4.52 million on domestic flights and 960,000 on international flights, in addition to about 51,000 on private flights, according to a post on the Cluster2 Airports account on LinkedIn.
The number of flights during the same period reached 43,400, including 31,800 domestic flights, 7,500 international flights and about 4,000 private flights, representing growth of 11.7%.
Cluster2 Airports strengthened its operational network during the third quarter by launching 7 new seasonal flights covering domestic and international destinations, most notably Tabuk, Abha, Qassim and Kuwait, helping meet growing travel demand and enhance air connectivity between the Kingdom's regions and beyond.
The company also continued to expand its strategic partnerships in the aviation sector, most notably signing an agreement to operate the World Defense Show 2026 airport, a step that demonstrates its growing role in developing air transport infrastructure and supporting major events hosted by the Kingdom.
Eighteen airports operated by Cluster2 Airports received the annual Airports Council International accreditation, reflecting the company's commitment to global operating standards and improving the passenger experience. AlUla International Airport also won the award for Best Airport in its category in the Middle East and Africa region, while Abha International Airport received an award for improving the passenger experience in recognition of the development of its services.
To view the post on the Cluster2 Airports account on LinkedIn, click here.
