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Saudi Arabian hub welcomed 3.5m passengers in July
Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) is flying high having broken the highest-ever passenger traffic record at the end of July 2024.
The airport in Riyadh, which is managed and operated by Riyadh Airports Company (RAC), reported handling 3.5 million passengers in July 2024, surpassing the previous record of 3.1 million passengers, which was set in June, with an increase of 400,000 passengers.
According to RAC, the airport also set a new single-day record on 1 August 2024, with 130,000 passengers, surpassing the previous highs of 125,000 on 25 July and 124,000 on 13 June 2024.
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In July, the airport achieved a seat occupancy rate of 91%, which it said was reflective of its top tier operational efficiency.
Riyadh Airports Company CEO, Ayman AboAbah, said: “The airport’s consistent achievement of these record operational figures highlights the dedication of the Riyadh Airports team and our partners to enhance operational efficiency and provide the best experience for travellers.”
According to RAC, despite global technical challenges facing the aviation sector, the airport maintained an on-time departure rate of 88% in June and 84% in July 2024.
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