Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global to give Al Wajh Airport a facelift and new terminal

Following this, the airport will offer more direct flights, leading to better connectivity and job opportunities for local citizens, said John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global. 

Saudia Airlines has also announced its plans to relocate its operations from Al-Wajh Airport to the Red Sea International Airport starting October 29. This decision aligns with the commencement of the Al-Wajh Airport development project, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Four flights operated by the flag carrier will be transferred from EJH to RSI. From October 29, flights will arrive at RSI from Riyadh Airport each Thursday at 3.10 pm before departing again to the Kingdom’s capital from RSI at 4.05 pm. RSI will also start handling flights to and from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah for the first time. The new Jeddah service will run every Thursday, landing at RSI at 2.20 p.m. before returning to JED at 3 pm.

According to officials, passengers already booked on flights to Al Wajh from October 29 will be automatically diverted to RSI.

Moreover, the first two hotels at the development are now taking bookings. Upon completion in 2030, the developer added that the destination will comprise 50 resorts, offering up to 8,000 hotel rooms and more than 1,000 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites.