Riyadh: Madinah Airport Wins Best Regional Airbase Title in the Middle East for 2024
Breaking news from the Skytrax World Airport Awards, held at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Frankfurt, reveals that Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah has been crowned the best regional airbase in the Middle East for 2024.
Recognition and Appreciation
At the prestigious event, known as the Oscars of the airport industry, Sofiene Abdessalem, CEO of Tibah Airports, expressed his gratitude and pride for the well-deserved recognition. He attributed the success to the hard work and dedication of his company’s employees and airport partners, all operating under the Kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation.
Award-Winning Streak
In an exciting LinkedIn post, Abdessalem announced that Madinah Airport has clinched the Best Regional Airport in the Middle East title for 2024, marking its third win in the last four years. The airport previously won the award in 2020 and 2021, showcasing its commitment to excellence and the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders.
Expansion and Future Plans
Earlier this year, Madinah Governor Prince Salman bin Sultan inaugurated the second phase of the airport’s expansion project, which aims to double its capacity to accommodate up to 17 million passengers annually by the end of 2027. This development solidifies Madinah Airport’s status as one of the world’s premier international airports.
Meanwhile, other notable winners at the Skytrax World Airport Awards include Qatar’s Hamad International Airport as the world’s best aviation hub, Singapore Changi Airport for top airbase in Asia, and Seoul Incheon Airport for the world’s most family-friendly terminal for 2024.
Global Recognition
From Tokyo Narita Airport’s exceptional customer service to Japan’s New Chitose Airport’s significant improvement in performance, the 2024 ceremony highlighted the best airports across various categories. Rome Fiumicino Airport also made history as the world’s best airport for security processing, further cementing its reputation in the industry.