The Airport Race in the Middle East... Massive Expansion Transforming the Global Travel Map.

The Middle East is experiencing an unprecedented expansion of its major airports, particularly in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Istanbul, with plans to significantly increase passenger capacity. Saudi Arabia is establishing a new airline, Riyadh Air, aimed at becoming a global connectivity hub, with significant investments and a goal to cover 100 destinations in five years. Meanwhile, Dubai anticipates reaching 100 million passengers annually by 2027, while Abu Dhabi competes with advanced infrastructure. Turkey's Istanbul Airport also plans to expand capacity to 200 million passengers, leveraging its strategic location. Experts emphasize that long-term growth in the region's airports will depend on attracting more tourists, not just transit passengers.

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