Saudi Arabia's flyadeal ranked first among low-cost airlines in the Middle East for on-time performance in May 2026, and second across the Middle East and Africa region, according to the performance report issued by aviation analytics company Cirium.
flyadeal recorded 93.37% on-time arrivals and 95.61% on-time departures in May, based on the 5,449 flights it operated during the month, according to a post on flyadeal's LinkedIn account.
The airline said the results reflect its operational performance during a period of intense operations, coinciding with the 1447 AH Hajj season and the operation of additional flights during the Eid al-Adha holiday.
Captain Abdulaziz Bahri, Chief Operating Officer at flyadeal, said the Cirium ranking reflects the efforts of teams across all aspects of operations, from flight planning and operations control to aircraft maintenance, ground services and crew scheduling.
He added that achieving these results during an intense operating period confirms the airline's ability to maintain on-time performance while continuing to operate its flights and serve travelers during peak seasons.
flyadeal continues to invest in technology, operational planning and performance management to support reliability as its operations expand inside and outside Saudi Arabia. The performance comes amid the continued growth of flyadeal's operations and its role in strengthening air connectivity and providing additional travel options inside and outside the Kingdom.
To view the post on flyadeal's LinkedIn account, click here.
