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Saudi passports directorate deploys e-gates at Jeddah and Madinah airports for Ramadan Umrah traffic
SPA Jeddah, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Passports is deploying advanced technologies at King Abdulaziz International Airport and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to help pilgrims and visitors complete travel procedures more quickly and efficiently. The directorate said an e-gate system allows entry and departure procedures to be completed independently by verifying biometric data within seconds, aiming to streamli
Mar 61 min read


King Abdulaziz International Airport Operational Plan Approved for 1447 AH Umrah Season
SPA Jeddah, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Jeddah Airports Company has approved the operational plan for King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) to manage the 1447 AH Umrah peak season, ensuring the efficient handling of pilgrims during Ramadan. The plan covers three main terminals: the Hajj and Umrah Terminal Complex, Terminal 1, and the North Terminal. To expedite processing, the airport will operate 407 baggage check-in counters and 463 passport contr
Feb 181 min read


King Abdulaziz International Airport reports record January traffic with 5.45 million passengers
SPA JEDDAH, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – King Abdulaziz International Airport recorded 5.45 million passengers in January, up 7.3% from the same month in 2025, as the airport posted what it described as record operational results since the start of 2026. The airport handled 29,200 flights during the month, an 11% increase year-on-year, while total baggage reached 6.6 million items, up 8% compared with January last year. The airport registered its highest op
Feb 41 min read


Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport reports record 53.4 million passengers in a year
SPA Jeddah, January 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – King Abdulaziz International Airport reported a record 53.4 million passengers in a single year, the highest annual count recorded at a Saudi airport, according to a statement on the airport’s performance. The airport also handled 310,000 flights and processed 60.4 million pieces of baggage, the statement said, describing the baggage total as a 12% increase compared with 2024. It also processed 9.57 million Zamzam wat
Jan 31 min read


King Abdulaziz International Airport Reaches Record 50 Million Passengers in 2025
SPA Jeddah, December 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Abdulaziz International Airport recorded a historic milestone in 2025, handling 50 million passengers over the year, the highest number ever registered by a Saudi airport since the launch of civil aviation in the Kingdom. The passenger figure places the Jeddah airport among the world’s major international airports by traffic volume and reflects its growing role as a regional hub and a key national gateway connecting
Dec 15, 20251 min read


King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah Receives Level Three ACI Customer Experience Accreditation
📷SPA Guangzhou, September 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah has been awarded level...
Sep 11, 20251 min read
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