Saudia Reports 7.2% Passenger Growth in H1 2025, Leading Global Punctuality
Saudi carrier operated over 100,000 flights and maintained high on-time performance during the first half of 2025.
JEDDAH — Saudia has recorded significant operational growth in the first half of 2025, transporting more than 17.5 million passengers, representing a 7.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to its latest operational performance report.
The national carrier executed over 100,000 flights across four continents, demonstrating a 4% year-on-year growth.
Total flight hours surpassed 293,000, with an on-time performance rate of 89.6%.
International traffic saw a 5% increase, carrying over 9.6 million passengers on more than 43,700 international flights.
Domestic operations experienced a 10% growth, accommodating 7.9 million passengers across over 56,000 flights.
Saudia attributed its improved efficiency to investments in digital systems aimed at enhancing operational quality and guest experience.
The airline's current fleet of 148 aircraft supported this growth trajectory, with future deliveries of 117 new aircraft expected to expand flight frequency and seating capacity on existing routes while opening new international destinations.
These expansions align with Saudi Arabia's national goals in tourism, entertainment, sports, and Hajj and Umrah.
Additionally, Saudia ranked first globally in on-time performance for March and June 2025 according to reports by Cirium, a leading aviation analytics platform.
The national carrier executed over 100,000 flights across four continents, demonstrating a 4% year-on-year growth.
Total flight hours surpassed 293,000, with an on-time performance rate of 89.6%.
International traffic saw a 5% increase, carrying over 9.6 million passengers on more than 43,700 international flights.
Domestic operations experienced a 10% growth, accommodating 7.9 million passengers across over 56,000 flights.
Saudia attributed its improved efficiency to investments in digital systems aimed at enhancing operational quality and guest experience.
The airline's current fleet of 148 aircraft supported this growth trajectory, with future deliveries of 117 new aircraft expected to expand flight frequency and seating capacity on existing routes while opening new international destinations.
These expansions align with Saudi Arabia's national goals in tourism, entertainment, sports, and Hajj and Umrah.
Additionally, Saudia ranked first globally in on-time performance for March and June 2025 according to reports by Cirium, a leading aviation analytics platform.
