Archive · 28 Dec 2025
GMR, Tamasuk-Bengaluru Airport consortium bid for Taif International Airport project
Several companies, including GMR Group and a consortium of Bengaluru International Airport Ltd and Tamasuk, have been chosen to bid for a big project to build a new airport in Taif, Saudi Arabia.
The project is worth $800 million and will be built and operated under a special agreement between the government and private companies for 30 years.
The new airport will have buildings for passengers, parking, and roads.
It will also be expanded in the future to meet more needs.
The goal is to have the airport ready by 2055 to handle more travelers and pilgrims going to Umrah.
GMR Group and Bengaluru International Airport Ltd – Tamasuk consortium among qualified bidders for the $800 million Taif International Airport project in Saudi Arabia.
Project will be executed under a 30-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with a Build-Transfer-Operate (BTO) contract.
New airport will include a commercial passenger terminal, facility buildings, utility networks, car parks, and access roads.
Project aims to meet projected demand increase by 2055 and serve Umrah pilgrims as an alternative within the region's multi-airport system.
Other qualified bidders include TAV Airports – Mada International Holding consortium, Daa International-led consortium, and Kalyon Insaat consortium.
- Who
- GMR Group, Bengaluru International Airport Ltd – Tamasuk consortium, TAV Airports – Mada International Holding consortium, Daa International-led consortium, Kalyon Insaat consortium
- What
- Bidding for the new Taif International Airport project in Saudi Arabia
- When
- Qualifying round passed, exact bidding date not specified
- Where
- Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Why
- To meet projected increase in demand by 2055 and serve Umrah pilgrims
- Project Value
- $800 million
- Project Model
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
- Contract Type
- Build-Transfer-Operate (BTO)
- Contract Duration
- 30 years
- Expected Completion
- 2055
- Key Consortia
- GMR, Bengaluru International Airport Ltd – Tamasuk, TAV Airports – Mada International Holding, Daa International-led, Kalyon Insaat