As part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Riyadh Airports has launched a transformative expansion of King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), with the goal of increasing its capacity from 26 to 54 million passengers. The newly modernized Terminal 1, now accommodating seven million passengers, has earned global recognition, including third place in Skytrax’s Best New Airport Terminal 2025. This session explores how the redevelopment of KKIA is redefining airport standards in the region, integrating innovation, sustainability and passenger-centric design to position Riyadh as a leading global hub for travel and trade.

• A case study in transforming an airport into a regional and global hub aligned with Vision 2030
• Integrating capacity growth, operational efficiency and passenger experience in terminal redesign
• Key lessons from Terminal 1’s redevelopment and their application to Terminal 2’s future expansion