Dubai – Mubasher: Air Arabia announced its strongest-ever financial and operational performance for 2025, generating net profits after tax worth AED 1.62 billion compared to AED 1.46 billion in 2024, according to the consolidated income statement.
Total turnover for the year surpassed AED 7.78 billion, marking a 15% growth from the AED 6.76 billion revenue registered in 2024.
Air Arabia posted a record pre-tax net profit of AED 1.83 billion in 2025, reflecting a 14% increase compared to AED 1.60 billion in 2024.
Moreover, total assets jumped to AED 17.69 billion in 2025 from AED 15.36 billion in 2024.
Operational Performance
During 2025, Air Arabia continued to execute its growth strategy by expanding its network across its six operating hubs, adding 30 new routes.
This disciplined expansion drove a 10% increase in operational capacity and a 16% rise in total passengers carried, reaching 21.80 million across the group.
Meanwhile, the average seat load factor, which is the percentage of available seats occupied, improved by 4% to 85%, reflecting sustained demand strength and the efficiency of the airline’s value-driven operating model.
Cash Dividends
The board of Air Arabia has proposed a dividend distribution of 30% of share capital, equivalent to 30 fils per share.
The group would pay out AED 1.40 total cash dividends, subject to approval by the shareholders at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM).
Chairman of Air Arabia, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohamed Al Thani, said: “Air Arabia delivered its strongest performance ever in 2025, driven by disciplined execution of our growth strategy and the continued trust our customers place in our value-driven product offering.”
Al Thani noted: “We delivered sustainable profitability while expanding our network, optimizing capacity, and enhancing operational efficiency. These results reflect the robustness of our business model and the commitment of our leadership team.”
The Chairman added: “Despite a challenging operating environment in 2025, marked by geopolitical tensions across the region as well as continued inflationary and supply chain pressures, we remained disciplined and focused on operational efficiency, business flexibility, and delivering exceptional value to our customers. This unwavering commitment enabled us to expand our customer base, strengthen our presence across key markets, and generate sustainable long-term value for our shareholders.”
Fourth Quarter Results
In the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, Air Arabia reported a record net profit of AED 405 million, marking a 15% increase compared to AED 351 million in Q4-24.
Total turnover rose by 26% to AED 2.12 billion in October-December 2025, driven by a 22% increase in passenger numbers, as the airline carried over 5.70 million passengers across all hubs during the quarter.
Meanwhile, the seat load factor increased by 5% reaching a strong 87%, reflecting sustained demand for Air Arabia’s services.
Outlook
Al Thani said: “We remain confident in the resilience and agility of the business model we follow. Our diversified hub structure, disciplined cost management, and strong balance sheet provide a solid foundation to capitalize on emerging opportunities while effectively managing market volatility.”
The Chairman concluding: “Looking ahead, we are firmly focused on executing our growth strategy by further strengthening our multihub operation, expanding our global network, and increasing capacity across high-demand markets.”
He further noted that Air Arabia continues to optimize fleet utilization and drive efficiency, improve customer engagement, and support sustainable long-term growth.
In the first nine months (9M) of 2025, Air Arabia posted net profits after tax worth AED 1.23 billion and revenue of AED 5.49 billion.
