King Khalid International Airport, managed by Riyadh Airports Company, recorded over 37 million passengers in 2024.
The airport achieved an 86% on-time departure rate, driven by strategic improvements such as adding 15 new airline partners, launching five duty-free areas, and 29 new retail outlets, including pharmacies, lounges, cafes, and restaurants.
Passenger traffic peaked on August 1, 2024, with over 131,000 passengers in a single day. June 13 saw 903 flights handled in one day—a record operational achievement.
In total, the airport managed 269,000 flights in 2024, connecting Riyadh to 113 domestic and international destinations.
Riyadh Airports Company CEO Ayman Abdulaziz AboAbah highlighted the airport’s contribution to Riyadh’s and Saudi Arabia’s economic development, emphasising its role as a key gateway and driver of growth.
