Saudi International Airshow
The standalone "Saudi International Airshow" did not run in 2026 in its previous biennial form. The Saudi aerospace event presence in 2026 has been consolidated into AERO Middle East × Sand & Fun 2026 — a new partnership between Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Aviation Club running 24-28 November 2026 at the same Thumamah Airport venue. See the AERO Middle East × Sand & Fun 2026 listing for the active replacement event.
What to expect
Quick facts
Dates
March 10–12, 2026
Location
Thumamah Airport
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Estimated attendance
~30,000
Exhibitors
~200
Registration
from SAR 100 trade visitor pass
Languages
EN, AR
Regulatory focus
GACA
Also known as
Saudi International Airshow, SIAS, Saudi Airshow
Who attends
Saudia and Riyadh Air leadership, Saudi defense and military aerospace, GACA representatives, Saudi business aviation operators, MROs, OEMs courting the Saudi market, and an international visiting contingent particularly from US, Europe, and GCC states.
Why flight schools attend
Flight schools placing graduates into Saudi carriers — Saudia, Riyadh Air, FlyADeal, FlyNas — find the Saudi International Airshow valuable for the relationship density. Schools building Saudi student pipelines or sourcing Saudi cadet program graduates also use the show for the regulator and operator interactions. Saudi pilot training demand is one of the fastest-growing globally, making early relationship-building strategically valuable.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Saudi International Airshow runs biennially. Recent and upcoming editions: 2021, 2024, 2026, 2028. Held in March at Thumamah Airport in Riyadh.
Mainly for schools placing graduates into Saudi carriers (Saudia, Riyadh Air, FlyADeal, FlyNas), building Saudi student pipelines, or with operations adjacent to the rapidly expanding Saudi aviation market. The growth in Saudi pilot demand makes early relationship-building strategically valuable.
Dubai is the largest and most international Middle East aerospace event. Saudi International is positioned as the focused Saudi-domestic event with strong regional GCC participation. Bahrain is the boutique alternative. The three give the Middle East an annual or near-annual major aerospace gathering across different host countries and regulatory contexts.
Listing last verified May 4, 2026 · Always confirm dates and registration via the official site.