Airports in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has a total of 29 airports across the kingdom this includes 12 international airports, 3 regional airports and 14 domestic airports. Saudi Arabia is the fifth largest country in Asia and the largest in the Middle East. You can fly directly to Saudi Arabia from over 30 countries across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. For those contemplating a journey to Saudi Arabia, we strongly advise securing direct flights to King Abdulaziz International Airport. As the primary entry point to the country, this ensures a convenient and smooth transition to your chosen destination within Saudi Arabia.

Popular Routes to Saudi Arabia:

• Jeddah ✈ to Riyadh
• New York ✈ to Riyadh
• London ✈ to Jeddah
• Dubai ✈ to Medina

King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah, a city on the western coast of Saudi Arabia. Currently being the busiest airport in the country welcoming a significant amount of travellers from all around the world, they collaborate with 55 airlines and fly to 109 destinations. From King Abdulaziz International Airport, passengers can easily access a wide range of destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa, with flights connecting to over 100 cities worldwide. Whether you're travelling for business or leisure, this airport provides a seamless gateway to explore Saudi Arabia and beyond. Serving as a hub for various airlines, including Saudia, the airport also serves as a base for other airlines such as Flynas and Flyadeal.

• Airport code: JED
• Address: King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah Saudi Arabia

Abha International Airport is an airport in Abha, the capital of 'Asir Province in Saudi Arabia and is the fifth largest airport in the country. Abha is conveniently served by its closest airport, located 16.2 km away. Other nearby airports include Jazan (GIZ) at a distance of 146.6 km and Bisha (BHH) at a distance of 198 km. The existing Abha International Airport features a single passenger terminal that is used for both domestic and international passengers however, they are planning to improve and upgrade this airport. The initial stage of the expansion involves the construction of a new terminal, aimed at increasing the annual passenger capacity from 1.5 million to 13 million.

• Airport code: AHB
• Address: 6MM5+W3, Abha 62439, Saudi Arabia

Airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia include Malaysia Airlines, British Airways, Saudia, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Air India, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Philippine Airlines. Low-cost airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia would include Wizz Air, Flyadeal and Pegasus Airlines.

Main airlines in Saudi Arabia:

Saudia

Saudia serves as the primary airline of Saudi Arabia, recognized for its extensive network connecting the country to various global destinations. Notably, Saudia boasts the most expansive domestic route coverage within Saudi Arabia.

Operating from four key bases situated in Jeddah, Dammam, Medina, and Riyadh, the airline efficiently links over 30 destinations within the country. While the majority of domestic flights originate from its hub locations, Saudia also provides point-to-point services from non-hub airports.

Being the designated national carrier of Saudi Arabia, Saudia ensures a comprehensive full-service experience on its flights. Consequently, ticket prices tend to be relatively higher compared to budget airlines operating within the country

Riyadh Air

Riyadh Air is an emerging airline positioned to function as a supplementary flag carrier for Saudi Arabia, complementing the existing national carrier, Saudia. The airline's primary objective is to facilitate international air travel, fostering essential links between Saudi Arabia and diverse countries. Riyadh Air will have its operational base at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Seeking economical options for flights to Riyadh? Opt for the Fly Now, Pay Later service, allowing you to pay in instalments and easing the financial burden by breaking down the total cost into more manageable payments.

Flynas

Flynas is another low-cost airline that offers domestic flights around Saudi Arabia. The airline is the country's longest-serving low-cost carrier and also flies to over 10 destinations within the country. However, a number of the destinations that it flies to are not served by the other main low-cost carrier in Saudi Arabia, flyadeal. 

Flynas flies to the following destinations: Abha, Al-Jawf, Dammam, Gassim, Jeddah, Jizan, Medina, Qurayyat, Riyadh and Tabuk.

The airline has four hubs in Saudi Arabia. Jeddah is its main hub and Dammam, Medina and Riyadh are all secondary hubs. The airline connects these destinations with most of its other domestic destinations. Flynas also flies international flights across Asia, Africa and parts of Europe.

Flyadeal

Flyadeal is one of the leading domestic airlines in Saudi Arabia. The airline is owned by Saudi Arabia's national carrier, Saudia and offers low-cost flights around the country to more than 10 different destinations. These destinations include Abha, Dammam, Jeddah, Qassim, Riyadh, Tabuk, Jizan, Medina, Ha'il, Taif and Yanbu