Air Arabia posts record Q3 net profit of $178.6m, up 16%

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest budget carrier operator, has announced record financial and operational results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025.

Air Arabia’s net profit for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025, reached AED656 million ($178.62 million), a 16 percent increase compared to the same period last year, while revenue for the same period rose 14 percent to AED2.04 billion, demonstrating resilience and sustained demand across its network.

Over 5.9 million passengers travelled across Air Arabia’s hubs during the quarter, an increase of 16 percent, with the average seat load factor - the percentage of available seats occupied - rising by 4 points to 85 percent, highlighting the airline’s ability to sustain efficiency, growth, and value within its low-cost model.

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, said: “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.”

He added: “Our focus on operational efficiency, disciplined cost control, and network optimization has enabled us to maintain strong margins while continuing to expand across key markets. This performance is also a testament to the management team, the trust of our customers, and the strength of our strategic vision.”

Nine months performance

The first nine months of 2025 (January to September) have seen Air Arabia continue to deliver solid performance driven by sustained customer demand and efficient operational execution. The airline reported a net profit of AED1.42 billion ($386.66 million), up 13 percent from the same period last year, while revenues grew 10 percent to AED5.49 billion. Passenger numbers rose to over 16 million in the first nine months, reflecting a 14 percent increase year-on-year and the average seat load factor climbed to 85%, up 4 percent.

Network and fleet

During the first nine-month 2025, Air Arabia expanded its network by launching 12 new routes across its operating hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan, bringing the total network size to 212 routes. During the same period, Air Arabia added 6 aircraft to its modern fleet bringing it to a total of 88 owned and leased Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, with more aircraft scheduled to join the fleet before end of 2025.

In July, a consortium led by Air Arabia, Nesma Group, and KUN has been selected by the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation’s (GACA) to establish and operate a new national low-cost airline, which will be based at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.  -TradeArabia News Service