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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.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) today released its April 2025 monthly report on the performance of Saudi Arabia’s international and domestic airports. The report evaluates performance based on 11 key criteria, in line with strategic objectives aimed at enhancing service quality, improving passenger experience, and elevating service standards at the Kingdom’s airports. The report highlights the top-performing airports, ranking Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport, Abha International Airport, Arar International Airport, and Qurayyat Airport. The report categorizes airports into five groups, with King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh securing first place among international airports handling more than 15 million passengers annually, achieving an 82% compliance rate. Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport ranked second with a compliance rate of 73%. In the second category, for international airports handling between 5 to 15 million passengers annually, Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport secures first place with a 91% compliance rate, while Madinah’s Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport also achieves 91% - with the former outperforming the latter in terms of meeting performance standards. In the third category, for international airports handling 2 to 5 million passengers annually, Abha International Airport is in first place with a 100% compliance rate—successfully reducing average wait times for both departing and arriving flights. In the fourth category, for international airports with fewer than 2 million passengers annually, Arar International Airport ranks first with a 100% compliance rate—ahead of competing airports in average wait times for arrivals and departures. In the fifth category, for domestic airports, Qurayyat Airport attains first with a100% compliance rate—outperforming all competing airports in average wait times for arriving and departing flights. GACA 11 key performance indicators include waiting time for check-in, baggage claim and passport/customs control, along with accessibility standards for the disabled and other criteria aligned with global best practices.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), led by Mr. Ali bin Mohammed Rajab, Executive Vice President for Air Transport and International Cooperation, held bilateral discussions today with Mr. Hussain bin Ahmed Al-Shuaile, Acting Director of the Aviation Affairs Directorate at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting focused on reviewing issues of mutual interest and exploring ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the field of air transport.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and the Expenditure and Project Efficiency Authority (EXPRO) today signed an alignment agreement on the outcomes of the spending review policy in areas of mutual cooperation. The signing, at GACA’s Riyadh headquarters, was carried out in accordance with the respective regulatory mandates of both entities and in line with applicable regulations, rules, and directives relating to government procurement and projects.   The agreement was signed by Mr. Mohammed Al-Hamad, GACA’s Executive Vice President for Shared Services, and Eng. Abdulaziz Nassruldeen, Executive Vice President for Policies and Strategic Studies at EXPRO, on behalf of their respective organizations. This agreement stems from the commitment of both parties to forging strategic partners hips and strengthening cooperation in shared areas of work—with a focus on improved operational efficiency, enhancement of government services, optimized use of public assets and resources, and reallocation of spending as per national priorities.   Through these measures, GACA fosters cooperation with all relevant government entities to support its strategic goals and to contribute to the realization of Saudi Vision 2030. GACA also remains committed to institutional excellence, effective implementation of national policies, and elevating the quality of services provided—reinforcing national objectives and advancing sustainable development.  

The President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, met today with Mr. Fateh Bashina, Chargé d'Affaires of the Libyan Embassy in Saudi Arabia, at GACA’s headquarters in Riyadh. The two sides discussed topics of mutual interest and explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the civil aviation sector.  

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for collaboration in international development. The MoU was signed by SFD CEO, H.E. Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad and GACA President, H.E. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, during a ceremony held at the Riyadh headquarters of SFD. The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation and integration between the SFD and GACA to support sustainable SFD-funded projects that promote long-term growth in developing countries. The agreement also enhances the proactive role of GACA in the global civil aviation sector, by leveraging the shared capabilities of both parties to improve airport infrastructure in beneficiary countries—thereby contributing to better service quality and enhanced regional and international air connectivity. This MoU aligns with Saudi Arabia’s longstanding efforts to boost international development. The SFD has over the past 50 years financed and promoted 800-plus projects and programs in over 100 developing nations, with total investment exceeding USD 21 billion, contributing to both social progress and economic prosperity in all those countries. In this context, the MoU bolsters the strategic objectives of GACA and its active role in the global aviation sector, via such key partnerships and in line with international best practices and the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The agreement further reflects the commitment of GACA to expand its collaboration with a broad range of public and private sector entities.