The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej said the expansion project at Madinah Airport will increase its capacity to 18 million passengers, with completion expected in October 2027.
Speaking at the Hajj Conference and Exhibition, Al-Duailej added that the aviation sector is a key enabler of the Pilgrim Experience Program’s targets. He noted that efforts are underway throughout the year to ensure pilgrims’ comfort during the Hajj season through six main airports.
He said Jeddah Airport set a record by receiving 52 million passengers last year. Development works also include upgrading and rehabilitating Terminal 4, with a capacity exceeding 15 million passengers, expanding the airport’s Hajj terminals to accommodate 16 million passengers, and expanding Terminal 1.
Al-Duailej pointed out that Taif Airport has undergone expansions that increased its capacity to 1.1 million passengers, making it a key supporting airport for King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.
According to Argaam data, the Governor of Madinah Region inaugurated the second phase of the development and expansion project at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in March 2024, at a cost of SAR 1.2 billion. The project aims to increase the airport’s annual capacity to 17 million passengers by the end of 2027, compared to around 8 million passengers before the expansion.
