Saudi Arabia performs particularly strongly with two airports in the top five, while Oman, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates also feature prominently.
Dammam Airport
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.
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.