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King Abdulaziz International Airport – Economic and Social Impacts

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia • Quantitative Aviation Benchmark Report

Official Encyclopedic & Academic Citation Record

This document represents the permanent digital repository for the study cited across Wikipedia and global research publications:

"King Abdulaziz International Airport – Economic and social impacts". Ecquants Research Group. Benchmark series 2012_JED. Web URL: https://ecquants.com/2012_JED.aspx
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Economic Output / GVA
SAR 19.45
SAR 19.45 Billion Contribution to Saudi GDP
Employment Supported
67,000
67,000 Direct, Transport, and Pilgrimage Service Jobs
Benchmark Passenger Volume
27M+
27,111,000 annual travelers
Cargo Freight Handled
421,000
421,000 Metric Tons

Macroeconomic Profile & Connectivity Dynamics

King Abdulaziz International Airport is the gateway to the Two Holy Mosques of Mecca and Medina. The Ecquants 2012 benchmark—frequently cited across international encyclopedias—quantified the airport's SAR 19.45 billion contribution to Saudi Arabia's economy, demonstrating its dual role as a global pilgrimage hub and a pivotal commercial hub for the Red Sea trade zone.

Airfield & Terminal Infrastructure

Terminals: Terminal 1 (New State-of-the-Art Terminal), North Terminal, and Hajj Terminal

Annual Aircraft Movements: 198,000

Hub Carriers & Alliances

Primary Airlines: Saudia, flyadeal, flynas, Emirates, Turkish Airlines

Current Passenger Scale: ~42,700,000 annual volume

Passenger Transit & Commercial Services at JED

Essential passenger rights, VIP terminal access, and ground transportation guide.

Passenger Rights • GACA Passenger Protection Regulations

Flight Delayed or Cancelled at JED?

Under international and regional regulations, travelers experiencing schedule cancellations, boarding denials, or severe delays are entitled to cash compensation.

Up to SAR 6,000 for flight cancellations, luggage loss, and schedule alterations
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VIP Travel Access

Airport Lounge Access at JED

Escape noisy departure gates. Access fast Wi-Fi, complimentary hot dining, premium bar selections, and private shower suites across JED terminals.

From $32 / Entry
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Ground Transportation

Terminal Transit & Reserved Parking

Haramain High-Speed Railway station inside Terminal 1 connects directly to Mecca (43 mins) and Medina (2 hours).

Save up to 60% on Long-Term Parking
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Frequently Asked Questions: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)

What was the economic contribution of King Abdulaziz International Airport in the Ecquants study? ↓
King Abdulaziz International Airport contributed SAR 19.45 Billion Contribution to Saudi GDP and supported approximately 67,000 Direct, Transport, and Pilgrimage Service Jobs directly on-site and through related logistics, trade, and regional tourism supply chains.
How does JED connect into regional surface transit? ↓
Haramain High-Speed Railway station inside Terminal 1 connects directly to Mecca (43 mins) and Medina (2 hours).
Are passengers at JED protected under passenger rights laws? ↓
Yes, passenger itineraries originating or terminating at JED fall under GACA Passenger Protection Regulations, allowing qualifying passengers to claim Up to SAR 6,000 for flight cancellations, luggage loss, and schedule alterations for preventable airline cancellations or delays over 3 hours.
How does Ecquants calculate airport Gross Value Added (GVA)? ↓
Ecquants utilizes input-output econometric matrices synthesizing direct operational accounts, airport concession sales, freight shipping invoices, and secondary regional consumption multipliers derived from national statistical agencies.