Saudia and Flyadeal Secure Top Rankings in Cirium's June Punctuality Report
Saudi Airlines Takes the Lead as the World's Most Punctual Airline in June, With its Budget Carrier Flyadeal Earning High Praise in the Middle East and Africa
JEDDAH: Saudia has claimed the top spot as the world's most punctual airline for June, according to analytics firm Cirium.
The London-based company reported that Saudia operated 16,733 flights during this period, boasting a remarkable 91.33% on-time arrival rate and a 90.69% on-time departure rate, representing a significant increase of 2.41% compared to May's rates of 89.18% and 87.77%, respectively.
This achievement underscores Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative to transform the nation into a global aviation hub.
By investing in infrastructure expansion and promoting private sector participation, Saudia aims to attract 330 million passengers annually by 2030, connecting over 250 destinations worldwide and handling 4.5 million tons of air cargo.
The airline's operational excellence is attributed to the seamless coordination across all sectors and subsidiaries within the group, as per Ibrahim Al-Omar, director general of Saudia Group.
This performance marks Saudia's second time in 2025 leading global rankings for both arrival and departure punctuality, following a similar accomplishment in March.
In June 2024, Saudia had also secured the top position with on-time rates of 88.22% for arrivals and 88.73% for departures across its network.
Flyadeal, Saudia Group's low-cost carrier, has made significant strides, earning first place in the Middle East and Africa for on-time arrival performance with a rate of 91.77%.
This accomplishment surpasses that of Saudia within the region, highlighting the carrier's dedication to operational efficiency.
In addition to airline rankings, Cirium recognized Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport as the world's most punctual large airport for June, boasting a 90.41% on-time departure rate and an 86.99% on-time arrival rate.
The airport serves as a testament to Saudi Arabia's growing global connectivity, operating 109 routes with 59 airlines across 22,180 flights tracked.
Dammam's King Fahd International Airport secured the seventh position among medium-sized airports for on-time departures, achieving an impressive punctuality rate of 86.18% across 8,200 flights serving 59 routes.
The London-based company reported that Saudia operated 16,733 flights during this period, boasting a remarkable 91.33% on-time arrival rate and a 90.69% on-time departure rate, representing a significant increase of 2.41% compared to May's rates of 89.18% and 87.77%, respectively.
This achievement underscores Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative to transform the nation into a global aviation hub.
By investing in infrastructure expansion and promoting private sector participation, Saudia aims to attract 330 million passengers annually by 2030, connecting over 250 destinations worldwide and handling 4.5 million tons of air cargo.
The airline's operational excellence is attributed to the seamless coordination across all sectors and subsidiaries within the group, as per Ibrahim Al-Omar, director general of Saudia Group.
This performance marks Saudia's second time in 2025 leading global rankings for both arrival and departure punctuality, following a similar accomplishment in March.
In June 2024, Saudia had also secured the top position with on-time rates of 88.22% for arrivals and 88.73% for departures across its network.
Flyadeal, Saudia Group's low-cost carrier, has made significant strides, earning first place in the Middle East and Africa for on-time arrival performance with a rate of 91.77%.
This accomplishment surpasses that of Saudia within the region, highlighting the carrier's dedication to operational efficiency.
In addition to airline rankings, Cirium recognized Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport as the world's most punctual large airport for June, boasting a 90.41% on-time departure rate and an 86.99% on-time arrival rate.
The airport serves as a testament to Saudi Arabia's growing global connectivity, operating 109 routes with 59 airlines across 22,180 flights tracked.
Dammam's King Fahd International Airport secured the seventh position among medium-sized airports for on-time departures, achieving an impressive punctuality rate of 86.18% across 8,200 flights serving 59 routes.
