Posted 4/8/2024, 1:49:14 PM
Saudi Arabia Sees Major Air Travel Boost in Early 2022 amid Ramadan and Preparations for 2023 Hajj Season
- Air transport from UAE to Saudi Arabia increased 13% in March 2022 compared to February, driven by Ramadan demand
- Hajj season key for Saudi tourism sector; in 2023 airports transported 1.5 million religious visitors
- flydubai increased Saudi flights by 40% in March to support Hajj season
- Etihad Airways transported 45,000 passengers to Saudi Arabia from March 11 to April 7
- Saudi working to increase tourism and reduce dependence on oil per Vision 2030 goals
