Fasten your seatbelts, the Red Sea International Airport (RSI) is almost ready.
The world-class aviation has completed 80 percent of construction with the main terminal’s concrete and steel structures in place. Vital mechanical systems have also been fully installed according to the airport’s official X account.
Our airport is now 80% complete, marking a significant milestone on our journey to creating a world-class aviation hub.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to make remarkable progress #RSI #RedSeaInternationalAirport pic.twitter.com/KABHyL18My— Red Sea International Airport (@RSI_airport) June 27, 2024
Located in Tabuk, the travel hub is expected to welcome one million passengers annually by 2030. What’s more, the travel hub has already started running flights from Riyadh and Jeddah.
Staying true to the restoration project’s ambition, the airport will boast big sustainable credentials by running entirely on renewable energy.
Red Sea International Airport
Location in western Saudi Arabia, the Red Sea is one of the most ambitious regenerative tourism locations in the world. It is part of the Saudi Vision 2030 drive and puts sustainability and luxury at the forefront of every experience it curates. Home to three major projects, The Red Sea, AMAALA and Thuwal, the area is serviced by the near-complete Red Sea International airport as well as a second private airport.
The airport has a curved structure with five centrally arranged pods for arrivals and departures. The designs reflect the natural surroundings of the desert terrain.
Another major difference is the airport plans on not having a baggage claim. Instead, luggage will be delivered directly to guests’ hotel rooms. Imagine that.
Red Sea International airport location
The airport is located 15 kilometres inland from the Red Sea in Tabuk.
Red Sea International airport flights
Red Sea Airport domestic flights
After a successful touchdown of the first flight from Riyadh to Red Sea International airport back in September 2022, the airport started welcoming more. As of Sunday October 29, there are now four Red Sea International flights operated by Saudia to and from Riyadh and Jeddah.
RSI started receiving new flights from Riyadh every Thursday at 3.10pm with departing flights scheduled on the same day at 4.05pm. Additionally, Red Sea International Airport has updated the current Saturday flights to and from the capital every Saturday. Arrivals will land at 2.45pm and departures will leave 3.35pm, while a new third flight from the capital will arrive on Sundays at 8.30am and departing flights will be at 9.25pm.
Red Sea International Airport will also start flights to and from Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International (JED) for the first time every Thursday with arrivals landing at 2.20pm and departures at 3pm, as well as Sunday flights arriving at 7.40am and departing at 8.20am.
Red Sea Airport international flights
Wondering about international Red Sea flights? flydubai started flights from Dubai to the luxury travel hub. There are currently two weekly flights from Dubai International (DXB).
Other Red Sea airports
If you were wondering if RSI is the only airport in the area, you’ll be happy (and surprised) to know that Al Wajh Airport (EJH) is an older airport that is part of the ongoing developments to modernise the existing structure with the aim of bringing it up to international standards while also upgrading the existing terminal, building a new terminal and revamping the current designs.
Once achieved, EJH will offer more direct flights and will become the new base of operations for Fly Red Sea – Saudi’s first seaplane company.
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The exciting news comes after Riyadh Air’s first crew uniform designs were revealed, as well as its unique Airline Designator Code. Plans for a new Abha International Airport were also unveiled. With even more travel options, it’s time to start thinking about your next Saudi staycation and maximising your annual leave.
Hanak, Tabuk. redseaglobal.com.
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