Air Arabia has reported its best financial and operational results since the company was founded, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
The airline achieved a record net profit before tax of AED 1.8 billion for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, marking a 14% increase from AED 1.6 billion in 2024. Total revenue for the group exceeded AED 7.78 billion, reflecting a growth of 15% compared to AED 6.76 billion the previous year.
In 2025, Air Arabia continued to execute its expansion strategy by adding 30 new destinations through its operational hubs. This strategic growth contributed to a 10% increase in the company’s operational capacity, as well as a 16% rise in total passenger numbers to 21.8 million across all operational centers.
The seat occupancy rate (the ratio of passengers to available seats) also increased by 4% to reach 85%.
The Board of Directors of Air Arabia has recommended distributing 30% of the company’s capital as dividends to shareholders, equating to 30 fils per share. This proposal was made following a Board meeting and will be presented for approval by shareholders at the upcoming annual general meeting.
Strong Performance
Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, stated: “The year 2025 marked the strongest financial and operational performance in our company’s history, driven by the implementation of our ambitious growth strategy and the continued trust that our customers place in our quality services. We successfully achieved profitability while expanding our network and enhancing operational efficiency, confirming the strength of our business model and showcasing the excellence of our management team.”
He further commented: “Despite the challenges encountered in 2025, including escalating geopolitical tensions in the region and ongoing inflation and supply chain disruptions, we maintained our focus on improving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional value to our customers. This approach has helped us expand our customer base, strengthen our presence in key markets, and deliver long-term sustainable value to our shareholders. We have also continued to invest in fleet expansion and enhance our destination network in preparation for a new phase of sustainable growth.”
During the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 405 million, up 15% from AED 351 million in the same period of 2024. The company’s revenues in the last quarter of 2025 increased by approximately 26%, reaching AED 2.12 billion, driven by a 22% rise in passenger numbers, with over 5.7 million travelers on board. The seat occupancy rate for the last quarter of the year rose by 5% to 87%, reflecting sustained demand for Air Arabia’s services.
Fleet Expansion
In 2025, Air Arabia added nine new Airbus A320 aircraft to its fleet, including five modern A320neo aircraft from an order of 120 planes, along with four long-term leased A320ceo aircraft.
As of December 31, 2025, the total size of the fleet reached 90 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft across all operational centers, excluding five short-term leased aircraft to support increased demand during peak seasons.
The company introduced 30 new destinations to its global network in 2025, bringing the total number of destinations to 219 from all operational centers in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan.
Operational capacity for the group increased by 10% in 2025 compared to the previous year.