Riyadh: More than 3.4 million pilgrims traveled through Saudi Arabia's airports during the first 18 days of Ramadan, according to data released by Matarat, the country’s airport operator.
The majority of travelers used King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Airport in Medina, Prince Abdul Mohsen bin Abdulaziz Airport in Yanbu, and Taif Airport. Matarat Holding Company, which oversees 27 airports across Saudi Arabia, reported that 2.4 million passengers traveled on international flights, while 1.08 million used domestic flights.
With the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina witnessing peak crowds, a total of 20,038 flights operated during this period, including 12,699 international flights.
Saudi airports have enhanced their services to manage the surge of Umrah pilgrims, introducing the eGate system at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, which features 70 automated gates for faster travel procedures. Additionally, the ‘Passenger Without a Bag’ service, launched last year, allows travelers to complete all travel procedures and send their luggage ahead of their flights.
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