King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), operated and managed by Riyadh Airports Company (RAC), will begin implementing its first major strategic transformation plan since opening over 40 years ago during the first quarter of 2026, in alignment with the rapid development taking place in Riyadh.
This plan is one of KKIA's most prominent development projects, designed to advance the strategic vision for airports, given its comprehensive operational and organisational scope for RAC, reported SPA
The plan includes reorganising operations across the existing terminals, whose
original designs have been updated to reflect their identities since KKIA's
opening.
Under the new arrangement, Terminal 5 will
be designated for international flights operated by foreign airlines, while
Terminals 3 and 4 will be allocated for domestic flights.
Meanwhile, Terminals 1 and 2 will continue
to serve international flights operated by national airlines.
This major reorganisation is expected to
increase terminal capacity, improve ease of movement between terminals, and
reduce waiting times between flights, enhancing the traveller experience and
service quality.
The actual date of the reorganisation will be announced once all airport sectors and airlines have confirmed operational readiness.
RAC, in coordination with the General Authority of Civil Aviation and MATARAT
Holding, affirmed that this move is part of an ambitious strategy to improve
the passenger experience at KKIA, including a package of development
initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and the quality of services
provided to travellers.