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Gateway to the Qassim region of central Saudi Arabia.
Location
Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport, coded ELQ/OEGS, serves the Qassim region in the Najd plateau of central Saudi Arabia. It is the primary commercial airport for the city of Buraydah and the broader Al-Qassim Province, one of the most populous inland regions of the kingdom.
The airport handles domestic routes primarily connecting Qassim to Riyadh, Jeddah, and other Saudi cities, with some international services. It is managed under the Saudi Airports Authority (GAA) and has undergone capacity improvements as part of Saudi Arabia's broader aviation expansion strategy under Vision 2030.
The airport is named after Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, a former Crown Prince and longtime Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia. Its location in the agricultural heartland of the country makes it an important link for the region's economic activity.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal handling both domestic and limited international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Buraydah and surrounding Qassim cities is available primarily via taxis and private vehicles, as public transit infrastructure remains limited.
Airlines here
Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) and flynas are among the primary carriers serving the airport with domestic routes.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
- ›Serves Al-Qassim Province, one of Saudi Arabia's most populous inland regions.
- ›The airport supports both domestic and limited international routes.
- ›Located near Buraydah, the capital of Al-Qassim Province.
- ›Part of Saudi Arabia's expanding regional airport network under Vision 2030.
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