KING SALMAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Challenge
King Salman International Airport (KSIA) is set to redefine Riyadh’s role as a global gateway and logistics hub, supporting Saudi Arabia’s aviation ambitions and Vision 2030 goals.
Designed to handle up to 100 million passengersand 3.5 million tons of cargo by 2050, KSIA will become a catalyst for growth in transport, trade, and tourism. The challenge was to create a master plan for an airport city that blends cutting-edge infrastructure, sustainability, and cultural identity, all while delivering a seamless, world-class passenger experience.
Approach
Portland is partnering closely with Fosters+Partners to provide a specialist place consultancy in:
Experience and commercial/retail vision, including experience drivers, strategy, planning, and financial validation
Cultural insights, trend reports, and expert engagement
Stakeholder and steering group workshops
Wayfinding strategy, design, information, and naming hierarchy
Advertising and media strategy and planning
Results
As part of Saudi Arabia’s $8.6 billion aviation transformation programme, KSIA will elevate Riyadh’s status as a global destination.
Portland’s work is shaping a seamless passenger journey, integrating Saudi cultural identity with exceptional hospitality and innovative commercial experiences. The result will be a dynamic airport city that reinforces Riyadh’s position at the heart of global connectivity.
