In 2026, the airports on this list stand out not just for size but for how effectively they use that space to support aviation, trade, and connectivity on a global scale.
Dammam Airport
Kuwait Airways (KU) will resume scheduled flights between Kuwait City (KWI) and Istanbul Airport (IST) via Dammam (DMM) starting April 1, marking a strategic return to a key international route.
Saudia (SV) will suspend its Dammam (DMM) to London Heathrow (LHR) route from mid-April 2026, removing all scheduled services.
Air Arabia (G9), the UAE-based low-cost carrier (LCC), has received approval to establish a new national budget airline in Saudi Arabia.
Air India Express Flight with more than 150 passengers to Bengaluru experienced an extended delay exceeding 24 hours at Dammam Airport.