Riyadh: The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) yesterday issued its monthly report on the performance of the Kingdom's domestic and international airports for July 2025, based on 11 key performance indicators. The report aligns with GACA's strategic objectives to enhance services for passengers, improve service quality, and elevate the overall passenger experience at the Kingdom's airports.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the report ranked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Abha International Airport, Arar International Airport, and Al-Qurayyat Airport among the top-performing airports.
Airports were categorized into five groups. In the first category, for international airports with more than 15 million annual passengers, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh ranked first with an 82% compliance rate, surpassing King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, which came second with an 82% compliance rate. King Khalid International Airport outperformed King Abdulaziz International Airport in terms of meeting the standards.
In the second category, for international airports with five to 15 million annual passengers, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah secured first place with 91% compliance rate, while King Fahd International Airport in Dammam recorded 82% compliance.
In the third category, for international airports with two to five million annual passengers, Abha International Airport ranked first with a 100% compliance rate.
In the fourth category, for international airports with fewer than two million annual passengers, Arar International Airport ranked first, achieving 100% compliance rate and outperforming other airports in terms of average waiting times for arrival and departure flights.
In the fifth category, for domestic airports, Al-Qurayyat Airport secured first place with 100% compliance rate, surpassing all competing airports in terms of average waiting times for both arrival and departure flights.
GACA's airport performance evaluation relies on 11 crucial criteria, including passenger waiting times during travel procedures, time spent at baggage claim, immigration and customs areas, and standards related to passengers with disabilities, in accordance with best global practices.