King Abdulaziz International Airport begins phased opening of Terminal 4

King Abdulaziz International Airport Terminal 4 Jeddah Airports Company aviation infrastructure Saudi Vision 2030

Jeddah Airports Company has announced the phased commencement of operations at Terminal 4 of King Abdulaziz International Airport, starting Sunday, September 27, 2026. The expansion is designed to increase the airport's capacity and accommodate growing passenger traffic in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

The new 97,000-square-meter terminal has an annual capacity of 15 million passengers and includes specialized facilities for Hajj and Umrah pilgrim group check-ins. The transition plan involves relocating various international airlines from the North Terminal, Terminal 1, and the Hajj and Umrah Terminals.

The relocation schedule begins on September 27 with Wizz Air, AJet, and SalamAir. Subsequent moves include Fly Jinnah and Nesma Airlines on September 28, Akasa Air on September 29, SyrianAir and Pegasus on October 1, and Azerbaijan Airlines and Tunisair on October 3. The company advises passengers to verify their departure terminal through their airline's official channels before traveling.

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AJet · Jeddah Airports Company · King Abdulaziz International Airport · SalamAir · Wizz Air

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[● 3 SOURCES] The terminal has an annual capacity of 15 million passengers. okaznews.net · swiftnewz.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Wizz Air, AJet, and SalamAir will be the first airlines to move to Terminal 4 on September 27, 2026. okaznews.net · swiftnewz.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The terminal includes a dedicated unit for Hajj and Umrah group check-ins. okaznews.net · swiftnewz.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The airport received 53.4 million passengers in 2025, its highest operational level to date. okaznews.net · swiftnewz.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Terminal 4 operations are scheduled to begin on Sunday, September 27, 2026. okaznews.net · swiftnewz.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Jeddah Airports Company announced the gradual commencement of operations for Terminal 4 at King Abdulaziz International Airport. okaznews.net · swiftnewz.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The expansion supports Saudi Vision 2030 goals to serve over 90 million passengers annually by 2030. okaznews.net
[● 3 SOURCES] Terminal 4 has a total area of approximately 97,000 square meters. okaznews.net · swiftnewz.com