King Abdulaziz Airport's 7-month traveler count
King Abdulaziz Airport welcomed approximately 28.55 million travelers during the first seven months of 2026, handling 169,900 flights and managing around 33.6 million bags. The airport recorded its highest daily operational rate on January 17, serving about 195,300 passengers. During the 1447 Hijri pilgrimage season, it accommodated 6.16 million travelers across 36,400 flights. The same year's Hajj season saw more than 1.67 million pilgrims arriving via 9,600 flights, with about 2.76 million bags handled, and 821,700 pilgrims transported by buses. Additionally, 48,200 pilgrims benefited from the Haramain high-speed train. The airport implemented several developmental projects, including the renovation of Terminal 4, which is 98.5% complete. It ranked fifth worldwide as one of the most developed airports according to Skytrax classification and received the LEED Gold certification for green buildings. Moreover, it obtained the first-ever license in the Kingdom for an underwater life exhibition center.
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