Air Arabia posts record Q3 profit of AED 656 million, up 16%

SHARJAH — Air Arabia PJSC reported a record third-quarter net profit of AED 656 million, a 16% increase from the same period last year, driven by strong passenger demand and operational efficiency.

Revenue for the quarter rose 14% to AED 2.04 billion, as the airline carried 5.9 million passengers across its hubs, up 16% year-on-year. The seat load factor climbed to 85%, reflecting sustained demand for the low-cost carrier’s value-driven model.

Third Quarter 2025 Performance:

AED	Q3 2025	Q3 2024	%
Revenue	2.04 billion	1.78 billion	14%
Passenger Numbers*all hubs*	5.9 million	5.1 million	16%
Seat Load Factor	85%	81%	4%
Net Profit	656 million	564 million	16%

For the first nine months of 2025, Air Arabia posted a net profit of AED 1.42 billion, a 13% rise from the prior year, with revenue reaching AED 5.49 billion. Passenger traffic grew 14% to 16 million, supported by the launch of 12 new routes and the addition of six aircraft, expanding the fleet to 88 Airbus A320 and A321 jets.

Chairman Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Thani credited the results to disciplined cost control, network optimization, and resilient demand despite geopolitical and supply chain challenges.

The airline maintained its MSCI ESG “AA” rating and welcomed its first Airbus A320neo, part of a 120-aircraft order aimed at reducing fuel burn and emissions. Its CSR initiative, Charity Cloud, added clinics in Bangladesh and Egypt, expanding its global footprint.

Air Arabia was named “Low-Cost Airline of the Year” at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards and ranked among Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 Listed Companies.

The company also leads a consortium selected by Saudi Arabia’s aviation authority to launch a new low-cost airline based in Dammam.

First Nine Months 2025 Performance:

AED	9M 2025	9M 2024	%
Revenue	5.49 billion	4.98 billion	10%
Passenger Numbers*all hubs*	16 million	14 million	14%
Seat Load Factor	85%	82%	4%
Net Profit	1.42 billion	1.25 billion	13%