1.8 billion dirhams in profits "Air Arabia" Before tax through 2025
Sharjah, February 12 / WAM / Air Arabia (PJSC) announced today the achievement of the strongest financial and operational results since the launch of the company for the financial year ending on December 31, 2025.
Air Arabia achieved record net profits before tax amounting to 1.8 billion dirhams for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, an increase of 14% compared to 1.6 billion dirhams in 2024, and the total volume of group revenues exceeded 7.78 billion dirhams, achieving a growth of 15% compared to 6.76 billion dirhams in the previous year.
Air Arabia continued to implement its expansion strategy during the year 2025 by adding 30 new destinations across its operational centers. This strategic expansion contributed to increasing the company’s operational capacity by 10% and increasing the total number of passengers by 16% to reach 21.8 million passengers transported across all of the company’s operational centers. The seat occupancy rate (the ratio of the number of passengers to the number of available seats) also increased by 4% to reach 85%, which reflects the strong and sustainable demand for the company’s services and the efficiency of the model. Business based on providing added value.
The Board of Directors of Air Arabia recommended distributing 30% of the company’s capital as dividends to shareholders, i.e. 30 fils per share. This proposal was presented following the company’s Board of Directors meeting, where this recommendation will be presented for ratification by shareholders during the next annual general assembly meeting.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Air Arabia, said: “The year 2025 witnessed the strongest financial and operational performance in the company’s history, and it was driven by the implementation of the ambitious growth strategy and the continued trust that our customers place in our distinguished services. We were able to achieve profitability while expanding our network of destinations and enhancing the capacity and operational efficiency across the group, which confirms the strength of the business model followed by the company and reflects the efficiency and excellence of our administrative team.”
He added, despite the challenges witnessed in 2025, including the escalation of geopolitical tensions in the region, continued inflation, and disruptions in supply chains, we continued our focus on enhancing operational efficiency and focusing on providing exceptional value to our customers. This approach contributed to expanding our customer base, strengthening our presence in key markets, and achieving long-term sustainable value for our shareholders. We also continued to invest in expanding our fleet and enhancing our network of destinations in preparation for a new phase of sustainable growth.
Concluding his statement, Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani said: “We are fully confident in the robustness and flexibility of the business model that we follow and its ability to adapt to changes. The group’s multiple operational centers, our disciplined management of costs, and the company’s strong financial budget provide a solid foundation for taking advantage of emerging opportunities while managing market fluctuations very effectively. Looking forward, we focus our efforts on implementing our growth strategy by strengthening our operations, expanding our global network of destinations, and increasing capacity in markets with high demand. At the same time, we continue to use our fleet in an efficient manner.” Effective, enhancing operational efficiency, improving customer experience, and supporting long-term sustainable growth.
During the last quarter ending on December 31, 2025, Air Arabia recorded net profits amounting to 405 million dirhams, an increase of 15% compared to 351 million for the same period last year. The company’s revenues increased during the last quarter of 2025 by 26% to reach 2.12 billion dirhams, driven by a 22% increase in the number of passengers, as the company carried more than 5.7 million on its flights. The seat occupancy rate for the last quarter of the year increased by 5%, reaching 87%, which reflects the sustainable demand for Air Arabia services.
The company added 30 new destinations to its global network of destinations during the year 2025, bringing the total number of the group’s destinations to 219 destinations, starting from all of its operational centers in the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Egypt and Pakistan. The group’s capacity also increased during the year 2025 by 10% compared to last year.
Air Arabia maintained its ranking in the “Leaders” category in the aviation sector according to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI ESG) Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Index (MSCI ESG), achieving once again a score of “AA” and obtaining a score of 39 in 2025 by S&P Global, an increase of 14 points compared to 2024. It also obtained its first rating from CDP for its strategy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and its implementation mechanism. The group received an overall rating of “B-”, which places it in the second highest rated category.
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