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Bizjet Movements Rise 24% in Saudi Arabia
Hubs at Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam stand out for activity
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Business jet activity in Saudi Arabia jumped a record 24% last year, the General Authority of Civil Aviation announced today at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Movements rose from around 19,000 in 2023 to more than 23,600 in 2024, with domestic flights up 26%, to 9,200, and international trips rising 15%, to 14,400. Business jet traffic at major airport hubs in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam climbed 30%, 22%, and 7%, respectively.

GACA said tourism destinations Sindalah, Red Sea, and Al Ula were popular new locations for business, while events such as the Future Investment Initiative conference and Formula One Grand Prix in Jeddah also supported the record growth.