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Trade Arabia
09-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Matarat reports 6.8m passengers at four Saudi airports during Umrah
Matarat Holding Company announced that over 6.8 million passengers and Umrah performers passed through four Saudi airports during the peak Umrah season of 1446 AH, from the first of Ramadan until the seventh of Shawwal, reported SPA. This included King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Prince Abdulmohsen bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu, and Taif International Airport. The passenger traffic was distributed across international flights, with over 4.6 million passengers, including arrivals and departures, while the number of passengers on domestic flights reached 2.1 million. Matarat Holding Company continues its efforts in coordination with relevant authorities to ensure smooth passenger movement by increasing field teams, supporting operational staff, and enhancing passenger services within the terminals.
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
6.8mln people travel via four Saudi airports during 2025 Umrah season
JEDDAH — More than 6.8 million passengers including pilgrims passed through four Saudi airports during Umrah season 2025 — from the first of Ramadan until the seventh of Shawwal, the Matarat Holding Company has announced. The four airports are King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Prince Abdulmohsen bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu, and Taif International Airport. Passenger traffic on international flights reached more than 4.6 million passengers, including arrivals and departures, while the number of passengers on domestic flights reached 2.1 total number of flights reached approximately 40,000, including more than 25,000 international flights and more than 14,000 domestic flights. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah recorded the highest air traffic volume with more than 5.3 million passengers, followed by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah with more than 1.1 million passengers, while the total number of passengers traveling through Prince Abdul Mohsen bin Abdulaziz Airport in Yanbu and Taif International Airport combined was more than 212,000. Matarat Holding Company continues its efforts, in coordination with relevant authorities to ensure smooth passenger flow by intensifying field work teams, supporting operational staff, and enhancing passenger services within the terminals, including providing amenities and facilitating travel procedures. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
07-04-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
6.8 million people travel via four Saudi airports during 2025 Umrah season
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — More than 6.8 million passengers including pilgrims passed through four Saudi airports during Umrah season 2025 — from the first of Ramadan until the seventh of Shawwal, the Matarat Holding Company has announced. The four airports are King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Prince Abdulmohsen bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu, and Taif International Airport. Passenger traffic on international flights reached more than 4.6 million passengers, including arrivals and departures, while the number of passengers on domestic flights reached 2.1 total number of flights reached approximately 40,000, including more than 25,000 international flights and more than 14,000 domestic flights. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah recorded the highest air traffic volume with more than 5.3 million passengers, followed by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah with more than 1.1 million passengers, while the total number of passengers traveling through Prince Abdul Mohsen bin Abdulaziz Airport in Yanbu and Taif International Airport combined was more than 212,000. Matarat Holding Company continues its efforts, in coordination with relevant authorities to ensure smooth passenger flow by intensifying field work teams, supporting operational staff, and enhancing passenger services within the terminals, including providing amenities and facilitating travel procedures.
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Matarat Holding reports over 6.8mln passengers passed through 4 Saudi Airports during peak Umrah season
Riyadh: Matarat Holding Company announced that over 6.8 million passengers and Umrah performers passed through four Saudi airports during the peak Umrah season of 1446 AH, from the first of Ramadan until the seventh of Shawwal. This included King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Prince Abdulmohsen bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu, and Taif International Airport. The passenger traffic was distributed across international flights, with over 4.6 million passengers, including arrivals and departures, while the number of passengers on domestic flights reached 2.1 million. Matarat Holding Company continues its efforts in coordination with relevant authorities to ensure smooth passenger movement by increasing field teams, supporting operational staff, and enhancing passenger services within the terminals.
Leaders
22-03-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Saudi Airports Soar: Over 3M Travelers during Ramadan Peak
Saudi airports experienced a huge influx as over 3.4 million travelers were welcomed in Ramadan's first 18 days, according to Matarat Holding Company. Pilgrims dominated the surge, aligning with peak Umrah season at Islam's holiest sites in Makkah and Medinah. Key Airports Drive Pilgrim Momentum Matarat Holding Company reported heavy activity at Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport and Medinah's Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Yanbu's Prince Abdulmohsen bin Abdulaziz Airport and Taif Airport also saw notable traffic. The operator manages 27 airports nationwide. Passenger data revealed 2.4 million international travelers across the four hubs, with arrivals and departures surging. Furthermore, domestic flights accommodated 1.08 million passengers. Airlines operated 20,038 flights, including 12,699 international routes. Saudi airports bolstered resources to manage Ramadan crowds, prioritizing seamless pilgrim mobility. For instance, Jeddah's airport deployed 70 e-gates to automate check-ins and reduce wait times. Innovative 'Bag-Free' Initiative Elevates Travel Additionally, Saudi Arabia expanded its 'bag-free passenger' service, allowing travelers to complete formalities remotely. Launched last year, the system forwards luggage directly to flights, easing domestic and international journeys. These measures underscore Saudi Arabia's push to enhance pilgrim access and comfort. With Ramadan running until the end of March 2025, authorities aim to sustain momentum for Umrah and global tourism targets. Short link :
