Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal transported 10.7 million passengers in 2025, recording 33% growth compared to 2024, amid an expansion of its destination network and an increase in operational capacity.
Company data showed that the number of routes expanded to 159, an increase of 66%, while the number of destinations rose to 43, up 50%. The fleet also grew to 44 aircraft, an addition of eight aircraft, while operational capacity increased by 21%, according to a post published on flyadeal’s LinkedIn account.
In terms of human resources, the company’s workforce increased to 1,800 employees, up 26%. Meanwhile, flyadeal transported approximately 220,000 Umrah pilgrims and Hajj pilgrims during the Hajj and Umrah seasons, recording 107% growth in this segment.
The airline also maintained its ranking as the most punctual low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa in 2025, according to its annual operational performance data.
The same year saw the implementation of several strategic initiatives, including entering the South Asian market for the first time with the launch of flights to Pakistan, placing orders for Airbus A330 widebody aircraft, surpassing the 10-million-passenger mark for the first time in the company’s history, and joining the Amadeus Global Distribution System.
As part of its corporate development efforts, flyadeal joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA), launched training and qualification programs for newly recruited Saudi pilots, and introduced initiatives to train and qualify male and female cabin crew members for certification.
To view the post on flyadeal’s LinkedIn account, click here.
