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GASTAT: Total Number of Passengers at Saudi Airports Jumps 15% to Over 128 Million in 2024
The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has reported that the total number of passengers traveling through Saudi airports surpassed 128 million in 2024, marking a 15% increase compared to the previous year.
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Key Highlights
Passenger Statistics
- International Flight Passengers: Exceeded 69 million, a 14% rise from 2023.
- Domestic Flight Passengers: Surpassed 59 million, reflecting a 16% increase.
Top Airports
- King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah:
- Passengers: Approximately 49 million
- Growth Rate: 14%
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh:
- Passengers: Around 37.6 million
- Growth Rate: 18%
- King Fahd International Airport, Dammam:
- Passengers: 12.8 million
- Growth Rate: 15%
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Daily Averages
- Domestic Flight Passengers: About 162,000 daily.
- International Flight Passengers: Approximately 189,000 daily.
Air Cargo Growth
- Total Cargo Volume: Reached 1.2 million tons, a 34% increase from 2023.
- Peak Month: March, with 123,000 tons of cargo traffic.
- Outbound Cargo: 64,000 tons
- Inbound Cargo: 720,000 tons
- Transit Cargo: 407,000 tons
Fleet Expansion
- Total Aircraft: The Kingdom’s fleet reached 361, an 11% increase.
- Commercial Aviation Fleet: 258 aircraft (12% increase), with 97 having a capacity of over 250 passengers.
- General Aviation Fleet: 103 aircraft, marking a 7% increase.
GASTAT’s annual publication aims to provide comprehensive data and indicators on Saudi Arabia’s air transport system, highlighting growth in passenger movement, flights, and cargo operations. This reflects ongoing efforts to develop the air transport industry in the Kingdom.
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