Jeddah Airport serves over 5m passengers during Umrah season
JEDDAH, 9 days ago
King Abdulaziz International Airport recorded a significant surge in operational activity during the peak Umrah season, serving approximately 5.3 million passengers from Ramadan 1 to Shawwal 7, 1446 AH, reported SPA.
Chief Executive Officer of Jeddah Airports Company, Mazen bin Mohammed Johar, stated that the airport’s operational plans were implemented with precision, enabling the smooth and efficient processing of Umrah procedures.
He added that the measures significantly reduced waiting times and ensured a seamless experience for the growing number of Umrah performers arriving through the airport.
During this period, Johar noted, the airport handled 31,500 flights and processed around 6.4 million bags.
