Air Arabia Achieves Record Q3 Net Profit Of AED 656 Million Amid Strong Demand

Air Arabia, the largest budget airline in the Middle East and North Africa, reported impressive financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025. The airline's net profit for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025, reached AED 656 million, marking a 16% increase from the previous year. Revenue also rose by 14% to AED 2.04 billion, indicating strong demand across its network.

In the first nine months of 2025, Air Arabia achieved a net profit of AED 1.42 billion, which is a 13% rise compared to the same period last year. Revenues increased by 10% to AED 5.49 billion. Passenger numbers grew by 14%, reaching over 16 million, with an average seat load factor of 85%, up by four percentage points.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammad Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, stated: "Air Arabia’s record third-quarter performance reflects the continued strength of our business model and the sustained demand for our value-driven product. The solid growth in profitability, revenue, and passenger numbers underscores our ability to deliver consistent results despite ongoing geopolitical and supply chain challenges impacting the aviation sector."

The airline expanded its network significantly during this period by launching 12 new routes across its hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan. This expansion brought their total network size to 212 routes. Additionally, six aircraft were added to their fleet, bringing it to a total of 88 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.

In July, Air Arabia was part of a consortium selected by Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) to establish a new low-cost airline based at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. This venture involves collaboration with Nesma Group and KUN.

The airline received several accolades in 2025. It was listed among the "Top 20 Low-Cost Airlines" by AirlineRatings.com and named "Low-Cost Airline of the Year" at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards - Middle East. Forbes Middle East ranked it among the Top 100 Listed Companies for that year.

Sustainability Initiatives

During Q3 of 2025, Air Arabia maintained its MSCI ESG "AA" rating as a global leader in sustainability among airlines. The company completed a materiality assessment with over 400 stakeholders to identify key sustainability priorities. They introduced their first Airbus A320neo aircraft as part of a larger order aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

The airline's CSR programme, Charity Cloud, expanded its reach with two new clinics in Bangladesh and Egypt. These initiatives bring essential healthcare services to underserved communities worldwide.

Future Outlook

Al Thani concluded: "As we move into the final quarter of the year, our focus remains firmly on executing our growth strategy and delivering consistent, sustainable results. We will continue to expand our network reach, strengthen our operational foundations, and enhance the overall customer experience through innovation and efficiency."

With inputs from WAM