King Khalid International Airport on top, again: King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh maintained the top position in December among international airports handling 15 mn or more passengers annually, marking its fifth month at top spot, according to aviation regulator Gaca’s monthly report. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah also retained its spot as runner-up.

The breakdown:

  • In the 5-15 mn passenger category, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam tied for first place with Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah;
  • In the 2-5 mn passenger category, both Abha International Airport and King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport in Jizan recorded a 100% compliance rate;
  • Arar International maintained the lead among airports with fewer than 2 mn annual passengers;
  • Turaif Airport led the domestic airports category, surpassing Gurayat airport.

The methodology: The aviation regulator assesses 11 factors related to passenger experience, including waiting times for travel procedures, baggage collection, passport and customs controls, accessibility for travelers with limited mobility, and other internationally recognized criteria.

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