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The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) today released its monthly April 2025 report on the punctuality of airports and national carriers. The report measures flight timeliness based on flights departing or arriving within 15 minutes of their scheduled time. 

The report provides travelers with clear insight into the scheduling adherence of both airlines and airports, in line with the ongoing effort to enhance service quality and improve passenger experience.

The April report places Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport, Abha International Airport, NEOM Bay Airport, Turaif Airport, and Wadi Al Dawasir Airport among the top performers.

The report divides the Kingdom’s airports into five categories. In the first, for international airports with over 15 million annual passengers, Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport achieves first place with a 90% compliance rate.

In the second, for international airports with five to 15 million annual passengers, Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport ranks first with a compliance rate of 87%. 

In the third, for international airports with two to five million passengers annually, Abha International Airport attains a 91% compliance rate. 

In the fourth, for international airports with fewer than two million passengers, NEOM Bay Airport gains a 95% compliance rate.

In the fifth category, for domestic airports, Turaif Airport and Wadi Al Dawasir Airport jointly secures the top spot with a compliance rate of 100%.

In terms of national airlines, the April report ranks Saudia first with a 89% on-time arrival rate and 89% for departures; flynas achieves a 86% on-time arrival rate and 91% for departures; while flyadeal secures a 87% arrival rate and 91% departure rate.

The report also highlights top-performing domestic and international routes, with Riyadh–Abha flight recording a 96% on-time rate among domestic routes, and the Riyadh–Amman flight topping international routes with a 97% punctuality rate.

These efforts contribute to the National Aviation Strategy in its aim to position the Kingdom as a leading regional aviation hub via improved operational standards, higher efficiency, and enhanced quality of service to travelers.