Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's largest low-cost carrier, has reported a record net profit of AED656 million for the third quarter of 2025, up 16 per cent from the same period last year, as the airline continues to benefit from strong passenger demand and network expansion.
Revenue for the three months ending 30 September reached AED2.04 billion, a 14 per cent year-on-year increase, while passenger numbers climbed 16 per cent to 5.9 million across the carrier's operating hubs. The average seat load factor, a key measure of capacity utilisation, improved by four points to 85 per cent.
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 optimisation has enabled us to maintain strong margins while continuing to expand across key markets."
For the first nine months of 2025, Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED1.42 billion, an increase of 13 per cent compared to the previous year, with revenues rising 10 per cent to AED5.49 billion. Passenger traffic grew 14 per cent to more than 16 million, maintaining an average load factor of 85 per cent.
The airline launched 12 new routes across its hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt and Pakistan during the period, expanding its total network to 212 destinations. Six new Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft joined its fleet, bringing the total to 88.
In Saudi Arabia, a consortium led by Air Arabia, Nesma Group and KUN was selected by the General Authority of Civil Aviation to establish a new low-cost carrier based in Dammam.
Air Arabia also maintained its MSCI ESG "AA" rating, placing it among global aviation leaders in sustainability, and took delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, part of a 120-aircraft order designed to reduce fuel burn and CO₂ emissions.
The airline's Charity Cloud programme expanded with two new healthcare clinics in Bangladesh and Egypt, taking its total to 15 schools and clinics across 12 countries.
"As we move into the final quarter of the year, our focus remains on executing our growth strategy and delivering consistent, sustainable results," Al Thani said. "We will continue to expand our network reach, strengthen operational foundations, and enhance the customer experience through innovation and efficiency."