Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest budget carrier operator in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced its strongest-ever financial and operational performance for the full year ended December 31, 2025.

Financial and Operational Performance 2025:

Air Arabia posted a record pre-tax net profit of AED 1.8 billion for the full year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting a 14% increase compared to AED 1.6 billion in 2024. Total turnover for the year surpassed AED 7.78 billion, marking a 15% growth from AED 6.76 billion in 2024.

During the year, Air Arabia continued to execute its growth strategy by expanding its network across its six operating hubs, adding 30 new routes. This disciplined expansion drove a 10% increase in operational capacity and a 16% rise in total passengers carried, reaching 21.8 million across the Group. Average seat load factor – the percentage of available seats occupied – improved by 4 percentage points to 85%, reflecting sustained demand strength and the efficiency of the airline’s value-driven operating model.

Air Arabia’s Board of Directors has proposed a dividend distribution of 30% of share capital, equivalent to 30 fils per share. This proposal was made during a recent board meeting and is subject to approval by Air Arabia’s shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohamed Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, said: “Air Arabia delivered its strongest performance ever in 2025, driven by disciplined execution of our growth strategy and the continued trust our customers place in our value-driven product offering. We delivered sustainable profitability while expanding our network, optimizing capacity, and enhancing operational efficiency. These results reflect the robustness of our business model and the commitment of our leadership team.”

He continued: “Despite a challenging operating environment in 2025, marked by geopolitical tensions across the region as well as continued inflationary and supply chain pressures, we remained disciplined and focused on operational efficiency, business flexibility, and delivering exceptional value to our customers. This unwavering commitment enabled us to expand our customer base, strengthen our presence across key markets, and generate sustainable long-term value for our shareholders.”

He added: “At the same time, we advanced our strategic priorities through continued investment in fleet expansion and network growth, positioning Air Arabia for its next phase of sustained success.”

In the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2025, Air Arabia reported a record net profit of AED 405 million, marking a 15% increase compared to AED 351 million in the same quarter last year. Total turnover for the fourth quarter of 2025 rose 26% to AED 2.12 billion, driven by a 22% increase in passenger numbers, as the airline carried over 5.7 million passengers across all hubs during the quarter. Meanwhile, the seat load factor increased by 5% reaching a strong 87%, reflecting sustained demand for Air Arabia’s services.

Full Year 2025 Highlights:

Fleet

• In 2025, nine Airbus A320 family aircraft were added to the fleet, including five brand-new A320neo delivered under the company’s 120-aircraft Airbus order, and four long-term leased A320ceo supporting network expansion requirements.
• As of December 31, 2025, Air Arabia’s total operating fleet expanded to 90 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, excluding five short-term lease aircraft deployed to support peak seasonal demand across the Group.

Network

• Air Arabia added a total of 30 new routes to its global network across its operating hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt and Pakistan bringing the total network size to 219 routes.
• The operational capacity available across all hubs increased by 10% during the full year 2025 compared to the previous year.

Liquidity

• AED 5.3 billion in cash and cash equivalent.

Sustainability

• Air Arabia maintained its MSCI ESG “AA” rating, ranking among the global “Leader” category of airlines and was last assed by S&P Global receiving a score of 39 in 2025, up 14 points from 2024.
• The airline also welcomed its first Airbus A320neo, part of its 120-aircraft order, delivering up to 20% lower fuel burn and CO₂ emissions.
• Air Arabia maintains ongoing MRV of its carbon emissions and has published its Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report, which can be accessed here: https://www.airarabia.com/en/about-us/sustainability.
• Air Arabia Group received its first CDP rating for its CO₂ reduction strategy and implementation, achieving an overall score of “B-” and placing the Group within the second-highest performance band.

Recognition

• Named “Low-Cost Carrier of the Year” at Aviation Business Middle East Awards 2025.
• Recognized among the “Top 20 Low-Cost Airlines for 2025” by AirlineRatings.com
• Air Arabia ranked among Top 100 Listed Companies 2025 by Forbes Middle East.
• Ranked 38th globally in terms of on-time performance, customer service and claim processing by AirHelp.
• Group Chief Executive Officer, Adel Al Ali, recognized among the “150 Most Influential Arabs 2025” by Arabian Business.
• Fly Jinnah was ranked second in punctuality by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA).
• Named “Low-Cost Airline of the Year” by TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 – Middle East.

CSR

In 2025, Air Arabia’s corporate social responsibility initiative “Charity Cloud” continued to deliver targeted humanitarian and development interventions with direct community impact across multiple geographies. Key initiatives included the establishment of a kidney treatment center in Egypt to support patients requiring critical medical care, the opening of a new medical clinic in Bangladesh to enhance access to healthcare services, and the implementation of a sustainable water network project in Kyrgyzstan to provide communities with safe and reliable access to clean water. In addition, the initiative supported the construction of four orphanages in Ethiopia, offering a safe and stable living environment for vulnerable children. These projects demonstrate Air Arabia Group’s dedication to meeting essential human needs by providing sustainable solutions and empowering underserved communities.

Outlook:

Al Thani concluded: “We remain confident in the resilience and agility of the business model we follow. Our diversified hub structure, disciplined cost management, and strong balance sheet provide a solid foundation to capitalize on emerging opportunities while effectively managing market volatility.

Looking ahead, we are firmly focused on executing our growth strategy by further strengthening our multi-hub operation, expanding our global network, and increasing capacity across high-demand markets. In parallel, we continue to optimize fleet utilization and drive efficiency, improve customer engagement, and support sustainable long-term growth.”