King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport, International airport in Jizan Province, Saudi Arabia.
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport features a single 3,050-meter asphalt runway designated 15/33 and a main terminal divided into departure and arrival zones serving both domestic and international flights.
The airport officially opened for international operations on April 9, 2015, with its inaugural flight arriving from Cairo International Airport carrying over 100 passengers, marking a significant milestone in regional connectivity.
The airport serves as a gateway supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives by enhancing economic diversification and global integration through improved aviation infrastructure in the southwestern region of the kingdom.
Airlines including Saudia, Flynas, Flydubai, and Air Cairo operate scheduled services to destinations such as Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Dubai, and Cairo from this facility located 20 feet above sea level.
A new terminal under construction worth approximately 2.5 billion Saudi riyals will feature ten aircraft gates and accommodate up to 2.4 million passengers annually upon completion of the expansion project.
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