1.9 billion dirhams in Flydubai’s profits during 2025

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Dubai, February 26, 2025 – Flydubai achieved net profits after tax of 1.9 billion dirhams ($531 million), in its financial year ending on December 31, 2025, while it recorded profits before tax of 2.2 billion dirhams ($591 million).

The carrier’s total revenues amounted to 13.6 billion dirhams ($3.7 billion), a growth of 6% compared to 12.8 billion dirhams ($3.5 billion) in 2024.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Flydubai, said that the aviation sector remains the cornerstone of Dubai’s growth strategy under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him,” and his economic and development vision, which was reflected positively on Flydubai’s achievements.

His Highness stressed that the strong profits for the fifth year in a row are clear evidence of Flydubai’s disciplined strategy, its operational flexibility and its ability to adapt to the requirements of its customers and market changes.

He said that during this period, the company succeeded in taking advantage of Dubai’s position as a global aviation hub, which enabled it to meet the strong and sustainable demand for its services. At the same time, Flydubai maintained its commitment to operational efficiency, ensuring that it continues to invest in its fleet, technologies, infrastructure, and develop its personnel to support its ambitious growth in the future.

His Highness expressed pride in Flydubai’s pivotal role in supporting the efforts of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, in leading the implementation and progress of the Dubai Economic Agenda “D33” to consolidate Dubai’s position as a leading global aviation hub. By linking the emirate to more than 100 new markets, Flydubai has contributed to attracting more visitors and strengthening its position as a gateway for trade and tourism. And opportunities.

Flydubai maintained strong operating profits before deducting interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization amounting to 4 billion dirhams during the year 2025, and fuel costs represented 25% of the total operating costs, while the closing value of the company’s cash and bank balance, including aircraft delivery allocations at the end of the period, amounted to 5.6 billion dirhams. The carrier also maintained improving operational efficiency as a strategic priority, with the performance of adhering to take-off dates across the network improving by 6% compared to the year. 2024.

The company achieved a record number of passengers of 15.7 million passengers during the year 2025, driven by continued demand for business and leisure travel across its network. Demand for business class was particularly strong, rising by 19% compared to 2024.

The increase in the number of flights and the expansion of the network in major markets contributed to supporting the growth in passenger numbers, as the Middle East region recorded a growth of 17%, followed by Africa by 12%, then Europe by 12%.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of Flydubai, said that the company’s strong financial performance over the past year reflects the flexibility of Flydubai’s business model and the efficiency of its staff. Throughout the year, it succeeded in overcoming ongoing geopolitical challenges, supply chain restrictions, and high maintenance costs, while maintaining operational efficiency and commercial momentum.

He added that the company is focusing on disciplined strategic growth, expanding its network, and strengthening Dubai’s position as a leading global center in the aviation sector, pointing out that the company today connects 140 airports to Dubai, which enhances the movement of trade, tourism and cultural exchange, and contributes effectively to the economic growth of the city. In addition, it invests heavily in technology, innovation and developing its internal capabilities.

During the past year, the carrier operated 126,604 flights, recording the second highest number of flights operated in the country. It also recorded more than 400 departures in one day during peak travel periods in December 2025.

Flydubai continued to expand its strategic route network, launching nine new destinations, bringing its total destinations to 140 destinations in 58 countries.

Total capacity, measured by the number of seats available per network kilometer, increased by 6%, while passenger revenue kilometers increased by 6%, with passenger revenue rising by 3% compared to 2024.

Flydubai received 12 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, bringing the number of its aircraft to 97 aircraft with an average age of 5.5 years, while the company removed three new generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft from service and returned them to leasing companies.

The company also completed a comprehensive modernization program for its cabins, modernizing eight new generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft, bringing the total number of modernized aircraft in the fleet to 25 aircraft.

The carrier culminated its year with a strong presence at the Dubai Air Show, where orders for new aircraft were announced, including 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft and 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Flydubai signed an agreement to provide free, high-speed communication service via the Starlink network on board its aircraft starting in 2026.

The strategic partnership between Emirates and Flydubai has provided more than 2.5 million passengers with seamless connections across a joint network of 243 destinations in 103 countries via Dubai International Aviation Center in 2025.

During the year, the company signed 11 new agreements to connect airlines, expanding its portfolio to include more than 42 partners, and providing its customers with access to more than 300 destinations through the networks of flydubai and its partners, in addition to three code-sharing agreements with Air Canada, Emirates, and United Airlines, while the number of employees in the company grew by 11%, bringing the total number of employees to 6,763 employees.

Flydubai also strengthened its internal capabilities by launching a pilot training program for beginners and a vocational training program in aircraft maintenance and engineering.

Regarding plans and expectations for the year 2026, Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of Flydubai, said that the demand for travel remains strong despite the ongoing challenges, and the company’s business has solid foundations, pointing out that the company is in a good position to meet this increasing demand for travel, whether for leisure or business, across its network.

It is expected to receive 12 aircraft during the year 2026, based on the manufacturer’s delivery schedule, seven of which will be the Boeing 737 MAX 9, which will increase business class capacity, and five of which will be the Boeing 737 MAX 8. These fuel-efficient aircraft support the company’s ambitions for growth and its commitments to sustainability.