Flyadeal, Saudi Arabia's burgeoning low-cost airline, concluded 2025 with remarkable achievements, including a 33% increase in passenger numbers, reaching over 10 million for the first time in a calendar year. This growth significantly outpaced the 21% rise in seat capacity. The airline expanded its routes by 66%, introducing new destinations in South Asia, including Pakistan and Syria, and increasing its seasonal and year-round destinations by 50% across the Middle East, Europe, North Africa, and South Asia.
The airline's operational highlights included the introduction of a new Operations Control Centre in Jeddah, four times larger than its predecessor, and the establishment of Madinah as its fourth operational base. Flyadeal also became the first Saudi carrier to wet-lease aircraft into and out of the Kingdom, enhancing its capacity to manage Hajj and Umrah operations, which saw a 107% increase in pilgrim passengers.
Flyadeal's Chief Executive Officer, Steven Greenway, noted the airline's agility and ability to respond to challenges, stating, "2025 proved an incredible year for flyadeal with so many milestones and achievements to record." The airline also joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and launched its first loyalty scheme with AlFursan, Saudia's rewards programme.
With a focus on innovation and expansion, flyadeal maintained its status as the most punctual low-cost airline in the Middle East and North Africa, achieving a 91.77% on-time performance in June 2025. As the airline looks to 2026, further growth and developments are anticipated.
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