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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh secured the top spot in the category of airports with more than 15 million passengers annually, with an 82% compliance rate. Following closely behind was King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah at 64%. In the category of international airports serving 5 to 15 million passengers annually, King Fahd International Airport tied for first place, with a 91% compliance rate. Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport followed with a 82% compliance rate. In the 2 to 5 million annual passenger category, Abha International Airport and King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport in Jizan demonstrated a 100% compliance rate. However, Abha International Airport outperformed King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport by surpassing higher targets in the specified evaluation criteria. In the category of less than 2 million passengers annually, Al-Ahsa International Airport achieved a 100% compliance rate, outperforming its competitors regarding average waiting time for departing and arriving flights. Qurayyat Airport came first in the domestic airport category, with a 100% compliance rate. It outperformed all competing airports regarding average waiting time for departing and arriving flights. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued its June report on the performance of domestic and international airports in Saudi Arabia. Airports are assessed based on 11 operational performance standards, which align with strategic objectives to enhance services and ensure a seamless traveler experience at Kingdom airports. The report ranked King Khalid International Airport, King Fahd International Airport, Abha International Airport, Al-Ahsa International Airport, and Qurayyat Airport highly. GACA categorizes airports for performance evaluation based on annual passenger numbers, ensuring a transparent approach. GACA evaluates airport performance through operational performance standards focused on critical passenger touchpoints. These include check-in, security, passport control, customs, baggage claim, and assistance for …

In its efforts of enhancing customer experience and travel experience in terms of international connectivity, India’s leading carrier, IndiGo, announced a shift of its flight operations to terminal 2 of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. IndiGo has moved its daily scheduled flights to Terminal-2 of King Khalid International Airport from Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi effective December 12, 2022. The terminal change will offer better customer service and flyer footfall. These flights are being introduced in response to increasing demand and to improve accessibility between these regions during the peak season. With this move, IndiGo took a step forward in improving the travel experience of its customers by offering better international connectivity. Currently, IndiGo operates in 3 cities of Saudi Arabia including Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah. These flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options to access destinations which help in building businesses and are known for their tourist attractions. Customers who wish to plan their travel can book tickets via our official website https://www.goindigo.in/. The introduction of these flights will further bolster the airline’s international connectivity. Flight schedule:   Flight No. Origin Destination Frequency Effective Departure Arrival 6E 1804 Hyderabad Riyadh Mon December 12, 2022 00:55 07:45 6E 1825 Mumbai Riyadh Daily December 12, 2022 04:30 06:45 6E 1826 Riyadh Mumbai Daily December 12, 2022 07:45 14:05 6E 1839 Delhi Riyadh Daily December 12, 2022 18:40 21:45 6E 1841 Riyadh Delhi Daily December 12, 2022 22:45 05:30 6E 1803 Hyderabad Riyadh Fri, Sun December 16, 2022 21:00 23:55 6E 1804 Riyadh Hyderabad Mon, Sat December 17, 2022 00:55 08:00