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The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) released its monthly report today on the punctuality performance of airports and national carriers for June 2025, based on flights departing or arriving within 15 minutes of their scheduled times. This report provides travelers with insights into the commitment of airlines and airports to maintaining timetables and support efforts to enhance service quality and improve passenger experience.

The report highlights King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk, AlUla International Airport, and King Saud bin Abdulaziz Airport in Al-Baha in the top rankings.

Airports were categorized into five groups. In the category of international airports serving over 15 million passengers annually, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh secured an 89% compliance rate. King Fahd International Airport in Dammam achieved 87% compliance in the category of international airports with five to 15 million passengers annually. Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk led with a 94% compliance rate for international airports with two to five million passengers. AlUla International Airport achieved 97% compliance in the category for international airports with fewer than two million passengers, while King Saud bin Abdulaziz Airport in Al-Baha achieved a perfect 100% compliance rate among domestic airports.

At the airline level, Saudia Airlines recorded a 92% compliance rate for arrivals and 91% for departures. flynas achieved 89% for arrivals and 90% for departures, while flyadeal achieved 92% for arrivals and 93% for departures.

The report also noted key domestic and international routes, highlighting that the Tabuk-Riyadh flight showed a 97% compliance rate in local traffic, and the Jeddah-Abu Dhabi flight led international routes with a 94% compliance rate.

These efforts align with the Saudi Aviation Strategy, which aims to position the Kingdom as a leading regional aviation hub by improving operational standards and service quality.