New Al-Jouf International Airport opens with 1.6M passenger capacity

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•Al-Jouf International Airport began operations on February 25, 2026.
•The airport can accommodate up to 1.6 million passengers annually.
•Riyadh airport is undergoing terminal reallocation to increase capacity to 56 million passengers by 2026.

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▸Saudi authorities increase flight routes from Al-Jouf International Airport Passenger traffic and regional economic activity in Al-Jouf could grow, benefiting local businesses and tourism.

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MESaudi GazetteRiyadh airport completes major terminal reallocation, boosts capacity to 56 million by 2026 MESaudi GazetteNew Al-Jouf International Airport begins operations with 1.6 million passenger capacity

The new Al-Jouf International Airport in Saudi Arabia has started operations, offering a capacity to handle 1.6 million passengers. This development expands the country's airport infrastructure, supporting increased travel and economic activity in the Al-Jouf region. It complements other capacity expansions, such as Riyadh airport's upgrade to 56 million passengers by 2026.