King Fahd International Airport (DMM) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 4,137

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +5.70%

In August 2025, King Fahd International Airport handled 4,137 departing flights, a +5.70% year-over-year change as carriers balanced summer demand and fleet utilization. The hub’s domestic trunk routes to Riyadh and Jeddah and regional links to Dubai and Doha supported steady connectivity across the Eastern Province.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 81.92%

Change in On-Time Performance: -0.96 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 35

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: +94.44%

Departure on-time performance was 81.92%, a -0.96 percentage points change from a year earlier amid afternoon heat and air traffic flow measures in the Gulf. Cancelled departures totaled 35 (+94.44% YoY), a low absolute figure but with weekend peaks occasionally prompting schedule reshuffles for passengers.

Airlines Serving King Fahd International Airport

Service at King Fahd International Airport is provided by national and regional carriers alongside low‑cost operators, with strong domestic coverage and frequent services to Bahrain, Doha, and Dubai. International connectivity centers on the Gulf and South Asia, complemented by seasonal leisure links.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub are expected to remain broadly stable with departure on‑time performance hovering near current levels; late‑afternoon convection and weekend peaks present the key risk windows. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on peak days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.