The design phase was due to be completed by early 2010. International contractors then were invited for an open tender to construct the terminal, which was scheduled to be completely constructed by 2015. By September 2016 construction had not commenced. The airport would be expected to cater to 18 million passengers annually by 2025.
The initial stage of development was set to be completed by early 2010. Subsequently, international contractors were invited to submit bids for the terminal's construction through an open tender process, with a target completion date of 2015. However, by September 2016, no construction had commenced. The airport was projected to handle 18 million passengers annually by 2025.