GACA issues report on airport and airline performance in March
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH —The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued its monthly report on the compliance of airports and national carriers with flight times for the month of March 2025, based on the status of a flight departing or arriving within a period of less than 15 minutes of its scheduled time.
The report issued in March 2025 indicated that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Abha International Airport, Al-Ula International Airport, King Saud bin Abdulaziz Airport in Al-Baha, Dawadmi Airport, and Tarif Airport topped the report’s rankings
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Airports were divided into five categories. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh took first place in the category of international airports with more than 15 million passengers annually, with a compliance rate of 93%. In the second category of international airports with 5 to 15 million passengers annually, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam took first place with a rate of 93%. In the third category of international airports with 2 to 5 million passengers annually, Abha International Airport took first place with a compliance rate of 95%.
AlUla International Airport ranked first in the fourth category for international airports with fewer than two million passengers annually, achieving a compliance rate of 97%. King Saud bin Abdulaziz Airport in Al Baha, Al Dawadmi Airport, and Turaif Airport each achieved first place in the fifth category for domestic airports, achieving a compliance rate of 100%.
Saudi Arabia’s Airlines ranked first among national carriers with a 95% commitment rate for arrivals and 94% for departures. Flynas achieved a 91% commitment rate for arrivals and 91% for departures, and Flyadeal achieved a 91% commitment rate for arrivals and 94% for departures.
The report highlighted the most prominent domestic and international air routes. The Riyadh-Abha flight witnessed a 98% compliance rate for domestic air traffic, while the Riyadh-Amman flight ranked first among international flights with a 99% compliance rate.
These efforts are part of the National Aviation Strategy's objectives, which aim to strengthen Saudi Arabia's position as a leading regional aviation hub by improving operational standards, enhancing efficiency, and enhancing the quality of services provided to travelers.
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