Saudi Arabia has announced plans for a major new airport in the Kingdom.
Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, has announced the launch of the master plan for the new Abha International Airport.
The new Abha airport will see its terminal area expand to 65,000sq m in a first phase planned for 2028.
New airport in Saudi Arabia
This is compared to the current 10,500sq m of the existing airport.
This expansion includes the construction of passenger boarding bridges, self-service facilities for streamlined travel procedures, and high-capacity parking facilities.
The project aims to embody a consistent architectural identity with the heritage of the Asir region, transforming it into a prominent landmark in the Kingdom.
Accordingly, the design of the new airport will reflect the architectural identity of the Asir region and showcase Saudi culture.
This design will offer a distinctive travel experience with high efficiency, ensuring seamless services for visitors and travellers.
The airport’s capacity will increase to accommodate over 13m passengers annually, a tenfold increase from the current 1.5m capacity.
It will also handle more than 90,000 flights per year, a significant increase from the current 30,000 flights.
Additionally, the new airport will feature 20 gates, along with 41 check-in counters with seven new self-service check-in points.
The new Abha airport is expected to contribute to enhancing the prominence of the Asir region as an attractive tourist destination.
It will also fulfil Asir’s development strategy and the aviation strategy that aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 by increasing air connectivity to 250 destinations and transporting 330m passengers.
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