Saudi Arabia Airport Operation Market to Grow at an Anticipated CAGR of 7.11% Due to Increasing Tourism

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The Saudi Arabia Airport Operation Market size was valued at around USD 234 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 352 million by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 7.11% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30, cites MarkNtel Advisors in the recent research report. The main reasons behind this growth are the Vision 2030 goals to attract more tourists, expansion & modernization of the airports, growth in religious tourism, technological advancements, rising air cargo demand, and increasing public-private partnerships in airport construction. These factors have increased the engagement at the airports in the country, thus presenting a high need to manage numerous airside, landside, and terminal side functions efficiently.

Moreover, there has been a notable rise in visitors to the country over the past few years. These visitors are either religious individuals to visit the Kaaba in Makkah, or people who come for leisure. For instance, in 2024, around 30 million visitors were reported in Makkah. To ensure a seamless experience for these tourists, the country has established several international airports. These airports further increase the demand for skilled teams that can manage the operations like baggage handling, catering, security, and surveillance etc., efficiently. Therefore, the high number of air travelers has boosted the market's growth, and their expected increase in the future promises a good growing environment for the market.

Furthermore, the country has announced the launch of various new airports to meet the growing demand from the tourism sector. For instance, the project details for Riyadh International Airport, i.e., King Salman International Airport, were introduced in 2022, and it will be functional by 2026 with full operations in 2034.

Also, Red Sea International Airport, especially for the visitors at The Red Sea smart city, has been completed in 2023, and will be fully functional by 2030. Such projects will boost the market growth by increasing the requirement for various functions at aircraft movement areas, terminals, etc., to ensure that the airports run smoothly. Therefore, the market has experienced significant growth due to an increasing number of flight passengers and expansion of airports, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years, further states the research report, “Saudi Arabia Airport Operation Market Analysis, 2025.”

Saudi Arabia Airport Operation Market Segmentation Analysis

Airside Operations Generating Maximum Market Demand

Based on the operation type, the market is further bifurcated into Information Management, Airside Operations, Landside Operations, Terminal Side Operations, and Financial Operations. Here, airside operations lead the market with a share of around 42%. Airside operations are the operations that are performed in the area of aircraft movement and include the handling of baggage, guiding aircraft to the parking area, pushing & towing the aircraft, refueling, cleaning & catering, etc. As these works have to be done professionally, a high demand for professional workers is created, which results in high investment.

Additionally, the equipment used in performing these operations, such as towing & pushing vehicles, belt loaders, etc., is also very expensive. Therefore, due to the involvement of a skilled team and expensive equipment, this segment dominates the market, which is expected to continue in the forecast period amid the ongoing expansion of airports.

Commercial Service Airports Hold the Largest Market Share

Based on the airport category, commercial service airports are the most prominent users of airport operations and hold a significant market share of around 52%. The nation includes 29 commercial airports. There is a heavy footfall of passengers at those airports every year. For instance, there have been around 128 million passengers at various airports of Saudi Arabia in 2024, as per records of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).

As a result, there may be an excessive requirement for effective management of airport operations at these locations to ensure seamless services for passengers at terminals, boarding strategies, and security check-in, etc. Therefore, due to the very best patron engagement at commercial service airports, they are the primary end-users of airport operations, and this dominance will stay in the forecast period as well as amid the Vision 2030 objectives and growing religious tourism in the nation.

Competitive Landscape

With strategic initiatives such as mergers, collaborations, and acquisitions, the leading market companies, including TAV Airports, MATARAT Holding, Saudi Ground Services Company (SGS), Tibah Airports, ADB Safegate, Diafuku Co., Vanderlande Industries, Honeywell Aerospace, GE Aerospace, and others, are looking forward to strengthening their market positions.

Key Questions Answered in the Research Report

1. What are the industry’s overall statistics or estimates (Overview, Size- By Value, Forecast Numbers, Segmentation, Shares)?
2. What are the trends influencing the current scenario of the market?
3. What key factors would propel and impede the industry across the country?
4. How has the industry been evolving in terms of geography & service adoption?
5. How has the competition been shaping up across the country?
6. How have buying behavior, customer inclination, and expectations from service providers been evolving during 2020-30?
7. Who are the key competitors, and what strategic partnerships or ventures are they coming up with to stay afloat during the projected time frame?