JEDDAH: King Abdulaziz International Airport started 2026 on a strong note, handling 5.45 million passengers in January, a 7.3 percent increase over the same month last year.
Flight movements reached 29,200, up 11 percent, while total baggage throughput rose 8 percent to 6.6 million items.
The airport recorded its busiest operational week from Jan. 11 to 17, serving 1.28 million travelers.
Passenger numbers peaked on Jan. 17, marking the airport’s busiest day ever with 195,300 travelers and 1,089 flights, underscoring the efficiency of its operations and the capacity of its infrastructure to accommodate growing travel demand.
These results reflect Jeddah Airports Co.’s ongoing efforts to enhance the passenger experience, expand travel options, and manage rising air traffic in line with the National Aviation Program and Saudi Vision 2030.
