01-03-2025
Saudi Arabia: 70 E-gates Launched at Jeddah Airport to Speed Up Travel for 175,000 Passengers Daily
Travellers passing through King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah can now enjoy a faster, more efficient journey thanks to the introduction of 70 advanced e-gates, an initiative aimed at modernizing Saudi Arabia's aviation sector.
Deputy Emir of the Mecca Region, Prince Saud bin Mishaal, inaugurated the system, marking another significant step toward automating check-in and departure procedures.
The AI-powered e-gates are designed to enhance airport efficiency, improve security screenings, and reduce passenger wait times, allowing up to 175,000 travelers to move through the airport daily.
تدشين 70 بوابة إلكترونية بجوازات مطار الملك عبدالعزيز .. هنا أبرز مزاياها وخدماتها ⬇️ — محمد الإحيوي (@alaqari2006) February 28, 2025
Strategically positioned across Terminal 1 and the Executive Office facilities, each e-gate can handle 2,500 passengers per day, offering a streamlined, paperless experience.
Equipped with biometric verification and facial recognition technology, the system allows travelers to pass through security checkpoints without the need for manual document checks, significantly speeding up the process.
This move follows the successful implementation of e-gates at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Neom Bay Airport, making Jeddah the third major Saudi airport to adopt this technology.
King Abdulaziz International Airport welcomed 49.1 million passengers in 2024 across 278,000 flights, serving as a major entry point for pilgrims, business travelers, and tourists.
