Air traffic in Saudi Arabia reaches record high in 2023

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) experienced a 26 percent rise in air traffic as it transported a record-breaking 112 million passengers during 2023.According to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the Kingdom’s air transport sector experienced significant growth in 2023.

This result emphasises how well the air traffic sector



in the Kingdom has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects.In 2023, the Kingdom’s airports experienced a 16 percent increase in flight movements, with around 815,000 flights.

The international travel sector experienced a significant increase, with passenger numbers reaching around 61 million and flight movements exceeding 394,000.