AGBI
Gavin Gibbon
27 Jan 2026
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has increased its passenger numbers by half over the past two years and chief executive Manish Seth told AGBI he wants to repeat that growth.
Operating in the shadow of larger airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, RAK Airport (RKT) passed the 1 million passenger mark in 2025 for the first time, recording a 51 percent increase on the previous year.
To support rising demand, RKT is refurbishing its existing terminal to lift capacity to 1.2 million passengers, while plans are in place to build a new 30,000 square metre terminal capable of handling up to 4.5 million passengers. Construction is expected to begin this year.
RAK Airport sets ambitious passenger number goal | AGBI | 27 Jan 2026
