Key Market Indicators
Saudi Arabia's air transport traffic is projected to reach approximately 432,000 departures by 2028, up from about 344,000 departures in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. Since 1975, Saudi demand for air travel has increased at an average annual rate of 5.2%. In 2023, Saudi Arabia ranked 22nd globally in terms of air transport traffic. The Netherlands narrowly edged out Saudi Arabia with the same number of departures, about 344,000. China, India, and Canada held the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in the global ranking for air transport traffic in 2023.
