Medina Airport’s Annual Passenger Capacity to Increase to 18 Million
Abdulaziz Al-Dailaj, President of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), announced that the ongoing expansion project at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina is scheduled for completion in October 2027. The project aims to increase the airport’s annual passenger capacity to 18 million.
The expansion project, valued at approximately SAR 1.3 billion, includes the construction of a new 40,000-square-meter domestic terminal. The existing terminal will be expanded and dedicated to international flights, while access roads and parking facilities will also be upgraded.
Operated by a joint venture between Türkiye’s TAV Airports and Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi Holding, Medina Airport serves significant passenger traffic, particularly during the Hajj and Umrah seasons. Having handled approximately 11.7 million passengers in 2025, the airport is expected to accommodate growing passenger demand following the completion of the expansion project.
