Saudi Arabia's Bisha Airport passenger numbers top 600,000 in H1

Cluster2 Airports, operator of Bisha Airport, has reported significant growth in the airport's operational performance during 2025 and the first half of 2026. 

Passenger numbers exceeded 600,000, representing an 8.5% increase compared with the same period of the previous year. The number of flights also exceeded 5,000, reflecting growth of 31.8% and the airport's expanding operational activity.

Bisha Airport, located about 200km north of Abha, serves as an air gateway to a governorate rich in tourism, economic, and agricultural potential. 

Bisha's strategic location and natural resources are driving its growth, and the airport's expanding operations reflect the governorate's dynamism and its role in supporting travel and connecting it with major destinations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Bisha is known for its palm oases and date production, particularly Safri dates, which are among the governorate's prominent comparative advantages for their quality and distinctive taste. The palm and date sector constitutes an important economic activity supported by an integrated network of farmers, producers, and local markets, further enhancing Bisha's economic and tourism profile.

Bisha Airport operates flights to three domestic destinations: Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, served by three national carriers.