Riyadh King Khalid International Airport

As development advances on Riyadh's massive King Salman International Airport (KSIA), Saudi Arabia says work is set to begin on a new passenger terminal there designed to handle up to 40 million travelers annually.

A new Saudi carrier approaches its debut.

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Saudi Arabia's Flyadeal is set to expand its footprint in one of the kingdom's largest international markets with the launch of four new routes to Pakistan in August.

All the important data related to King Khalid International Airport in recent years.

AirAsia parent Capital A has identified Saudi Arabia as a “top priority market” for expansion, beginning with new routes from Kuala Lumpur to Riyadh and Dammam.

Saudi Arabian LCC Flyadeal will begin its first scheduled routes to South Asia in February.

Air France-KLM is set to enhance its presence in Saudi Arabia with new services and a fresh partnership with fellow SkyTeam alliance member Saudia.

Riyadh Airports spoke to Routes in Bahrain to explore its robust growth plans and recent successes.

There’s a new sense of growth and ambition across Middle East airports.

Virgin Atlantic will launch its first flights to Saudi Arabia next summer, as well as returning to Ghana after a 12-year absence.

The LCC is looking at aircraft for flights into Southeast Asia or India to accommodate the large volumes of low-yield migrant labor traffic into Saudi Arabia.

The three carriers are seeking out new markets overseas.

Guangzhou-based China Southern Airlines has scheduled the launch of a second route to Saudi Arabia.

The Gulf region restores its standing as a global air connector.

Saudi Arabia in June 2023 added the European Union to its e-visa system, a move LOT says helped drive the decision to start the Warsaw Chopin-Riyadh route.

Executives emphasized continued growth in the region, highlighting Dubai’s evolution from being solely a connection hub to also serving as a destination point.

Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator is overseeing massive industry growth.

Maldives-based startup Beond has expanded its route network at the same time as showcasing its first all-business-class aircraft.

New Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Riyadh Air will not be offering a first-class cabin—a move atypical to other airlines in the Gulf region.

The planned additions come after the Saudi carrier grew seat capacity by 46% in 2022.

Routes selects 50 new air services set to start around the world in January, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.

Flights will be offered from both Riyadh and Dammam.