Saudi Arabia Aviation Market Size to Worth USD 11.92 Billion by 2033 At a CAGR of 7.60%

Saudi Arabia Aviation Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 5.73 Billion

Market Size in 2033: USD 11.92 Billion

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 7.60%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Aviation Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Aircraft Type, and Region, 2025-2033", the Saudi Arabia aviation market size reached USD 5.73 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 11.92 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.60% during 2025-2033.

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How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Aviation Market

• AI-powered passenger flow and queue management systems using LiDAR, sensors, and predictive analytics are rolling out across 27 Saudi airports, helping GACA cut congestion, optimize staffing, and keep wait times transparent for travelers.​
• King Salman International Airport’s digital strategy uses AI, IoT, and private 5G to create a smart airport, with predictive maintenance, biometric boarding, and AI guest platforms designed to handle millions of passengers more efficiently and reliably.​
• Riyadh Air is positioning itself as a digital-native airline by partnering with IBM and Adobe, embedding AI into booking, disruption management, and personalized offers so every interaction feels tailored, seamless, and insight-driven for global travelers.​
• AI-enabled virtual air traffic control towers at airports like AlUla use 360-degree cameras and advanced analytics to manage flights remotely, improving safety, reducing infrastructure costs, and allowing Saudi aviation authorities to oversee multiple airports from centralized hubs.​
• Government-backed innovation agendas and aviation cloud investments encourage airlines and airport operators to adopt AI for route optimization, fuel efficiency, and dynamic pricing, boosting profitability while supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambition to lead regional aviation technology and passenger experience.

Saudi Arabia Aviation Market Trends & Drivers:

One of the biggest forces behind Saudi Arabia’s aviation growth is the government’s aggressive national aviation strategy, tightly linked to Vision 2030. The Kingdom has earmarked around 100 billion dollars for the sector, with more than half going into modernizing and expanding airports and the rest into new fleets and logistics zones. Saudi airports already handle over 120 million passengers a year and manage more than a million tonnes of cargo, underlining the scale of demand the strategy is trying to capture. With GACA pushing for higher connectivity, improved service quality, and greater private participation, aviation is quickly becoming a central pillar of economic diversification and global positioning.​

Another major driver is the surge in tourism and mega-project development, which is rewriting the Kingdom’s route maps and capacity needs. Giga-projects such as NEOM, the Red Sea development, and Qiddiya come with dedicated or upgraded airports designed to welcome high-spending international visitors across leisure, business, and events. Projects around the Red Sea alone span tens of thousands of square kilometers and aim to attract millions of tourists, creating strong, recurring demand for domestic and international air connectivity. National carriers like Saudia and Flynas, along with new entrants, are adding routes and frequencies that directly link these new destinations with key source markets, reinforcing aviation’s role as the backbone of Saudi’s tourism strategy.​

A third factor reshaping the aviation market is the emergence of Riyadh as a global hub, anchored by Riyadh Air and the massive King Salman International Airport plan. Riyadh Air has ordered up to 72 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with national carriers collectively signaling intent for over 120 wide-bodies to support hub-and-spoke connectivity across more than 100 destinations. King Salman International Airport is being designed for passenger capacity in the hundreds of millions over the long term, with multiple runways, new terminals, and strong focus on seamless, tech-enabled travel. Together, this multi-airline, multi-airport strategy positions Saudi Arabia to compete head-on with established Gulf hubs, attracting transit, business, and leisure traffic at scale.

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Saudi Arabia Aviation Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Aircraft Type Insights:

• Commercial Aviation
• General Aviation
• Military Aviation

Regional Insights:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Aviation Market

• December 2025: GACA and Archer Aviation sign an MoU to introduce electric air taxi services, aligning VTOL regulations with FAA standards and planning flight tests across key Saudi cities.
• February 2025: Riyadh Air signs a major AI deal with IBM to build the world’s first AI-native airline, embedding watsonx across guest journeys and employee workflows.​
• January 2025: GACA unveils an aviation investment showcase of over 100 billion dollars, covering airports, airlines, cargo, logistics, and advanced aviation services to accelerate sector transformation.​

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