The runway stretched longer than ever in 2025 for Air Arabia. The low-cost carrier turned in its strongest financial performance to date, sealing the year with a pre-tax net profit of AED 1.8 billion (approximately $490 million) — a 14% climb from the previous year.
Revenue followed the same upward trajectory, rising 15% to cross AED 7.78 billion. Behind those numbers lies a year defined not just by growth, but by carefully measured expansion.
Across its six operating hubs, the airline added 30 new routes, pushing its operational capacity up by 10%. Passenger traffic surged 16%, with 21.8 million travelers flying across the group’s network. Planes flew fuller too: average seat load factor rose four percentage points to 85%, underscoring steady demand for its value-focused model.
The final quarter capped the year with particular strength. Between October and December, the airline posted a record quarterly net profit of AED 405 million, up 15% year-on-year. Revenue for the quarter jumped 26% to AED 2.12 billion, powered by a 22% surge in passenger numbers. More than 5.7 million travelers took to the skies during that period alone, while seat occupancy climbed to 87%.
Despite navigating geopolitical tensions, inflationary headwinds, and supply chain strains, the airline maintained operational discipline. Leadership credited a strategy built on efficiency, network optimisation, and fleet investment for keeping margins resilient while scaling operations.
Reflecting its performance, the board has proposed a dividend distribution of 30% of share capital — equivalent to 30 fils per share — pending shareholder approval at the upcoming annual meeting.
With a larger route map, expanding fleet, and rising passenger demand, Air Arabia ends 2025 not merely bigger — but structurally stronger, positioning itself for another phase of calculated ascent.
