Red Sea Global completes the modernization of AlWajh International Airport | News
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has completed the modernization of AlWajh International Airport (EJH), located in northwestern Saudi Arabia.
The airport is once again receiving flights, with three weekly connections from Riyadh (RUH) and two from Jeddah (JED), operated by Saudia. International flights are expected to begin soon.
The completion marks the first infrastructure project to be delivered by RSG under its expanded mandate that extends beyond destination development, demonstrating the company’s growing role in supporting regional connectivity, public services and national economic development.
“This project is about much more than an airport terminal. It is about creating a gateway that connects people, supports economic growth and opens up new opportunities for communities across the region. Today, the people of Tabuk have an airport ready for international use and increasing connectivity with the rest of the Kingdom and beyond,” said John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global.
The renovated airport can accommodate most commercial aircraft, including the Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 families, as well as seaplanes, providing opportunities for increased air traffic and new routes. It can also handle up to 500,000 passengers annually, up from 100,000 previously, with a peak capacity of 330 arriving/departing passengers per hour across four gates.
This improved connectivity will support local demand, tourism growth, business activity and employment in the wider Tabuk region.
Abdulaziz Al-Abdan, Executive Director of Aviation and Airport Operations at Red Sea Global, said: “The airport has been upgraded to accommodate larger aircraft and significantly higher passenger volumes, creating the capacity needed to support future growth. We are already working with airline partners and regulators to develop the route network in the future, in line with demand growth.
The airport will also serve as a key gateway to AMAALA, the luxury wellness destination that will welcome its first guests in the coming months. The airport is just a 45-minute drive by electric vehicle and 20 minutes by seaplane.
The design of the renovated airport is inspired by the local architecture of the historic town of AlWajh and the wider coastline of Tabuk, creating a landmark that reflects and celebrates the authentic character of the region.
The upgrade also offers an enhanced guest experience with two premium lounges, coffee shops, mini market, automated banking service, car rental and parking facilities. The terminal now has the capability to handle seaplane and helicopter operations as part of the AMAALA transportation experience.
