GACA Report: Riyadh, Dammam, Abha, Arar, Al-Qurayyat Lead Saudi Airport Performance in June 2025
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) released today its monthly report for June 2025, evaluating the performance of Saudi Arabia’s international and domestic airports based on 11 key performance indicators, in line with strategic directives to improve service quality and enhance the overall passenger experience across the Kingdom.
In the category of international airports serving over 15 million passengers annually, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh secured the top position with an 82% compliance rate, followed by King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah with 73% compliance.
In the second category of international airports handling between five and 15 million passengers annually, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam ranked first with a 91% compliance rate. Although Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah also achieved 91%, King Fahd International Airport outperformed it in meeting overall compliance standards.
Abha International Airport achieved first place in the third category, for international airports handling two to five million passengers annually, with a perfect 100% compliance rate, notably outperforming its competitors in average wait times for both departures and arrivals.
In the fourth category of international airports handling under two million passengers annually, Arar International Airport secured first place with a 100% compliance rate, also excelling in average wait times.
Al-Qurayyat Airport led the domestic airport category, achieving a 100% compliance rate and surpassing all competitors in combined average wait times for departures and arrivals.
GACA’s rigorous airport performance evaluation system is based on 11 crucial criteria, primarily including passenger wait times at check-in, baggage claim, passport control, and customs. The evaluation also incorporates specific criteria related to services for persons with disabilities, along with several other benchmarks, all aligned with international best practices.
