Air Arabia posts record profit in Q3 as passenger demand surges

Dubai: Air Arabia, the region's largest low-cost carrier, reported a record net profit of Dh656 million for the third quarter of 2025, up 16% year-on-year, reflecting strong demand, network expansion, and operational efficiency.

Revenue for the quarter rose 14% to Dh2.04 billion, while passenger numbers reached 5.9 million, up 16% compared with the same period last year.

The airline’s seat load factor — a key industry measure of capacity use — climbed four percentage points to 85%, underscoring continued efficiency within its low-cost model.

For the first nine months of 2025, Air Arabia’s net profit reached Dh1.42 billion, an increase of 13%, while revenue grew 10% to Dh5.49 billion. Passenger numbers rose to over 16 million, up 14% year-on-year, maintaining an 85% load factor.

Chairman Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Thani said the airline’s record performance “reflects the continued strength of our business model and the sustained demand for our value-driven product.”

He added that despite ongoing global challenges, Air Arabia maintained strong profitability through “operational efficiency, disciplined cost control, and network optimization.”

The airline added 12 new routes across its hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan during the first nine months of the year, expanding its network to 212 destinations.

Air Arabia also added six new Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, bringing its fleet to 88 aircraft, with more deliveries expected before the end of the year.

In July, a consortium led by Air Arabia, Nesma Group, and KUN was selected by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) to establish a new national low-cost airline headquartered at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.

Looking ahead, Sheikh Abdullah said the airline remains focused on expanding its network and strengthening operations while maintaining sustainable growth.

“As we move into the final quarter of the year, our focus remains firmly on executing our growth strategy and delivering consistent, sustainable results,” he said.

Air Arabia, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, operates from six hubs — in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan — serving over 200 routes across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe.