Saudia carried 17.5 million passengers in the first half of 2025

Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, transported over 17.5 million passengers in the first half of 2025, A 7.2 per cent increase from last year. Operating more than 100,000 flights and achieving an on-time performance rate of 89.6 per cent, the airline ranked first globally for punctuality in March and June. Domestic and international passenger numbers both recorded year-on-year growth.

Saudia is the national airline of Saudi Arabia. It has reported a strong operational performance for the first half of 2025, according to its current performance report. The carrier transported more than 17.5 million passengers between January and June, a 7.2 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.

The growth is driven by the operation of over 100,000 flights. Representing a 4 per cent rise year on year. These services cover an extensive network across four continents, accounting for more than 293,500 flight hours. Saudia achieved an on-time performance rate of 89.6 per cent, earning the top global ranking in March and June 2025, based on data from aviation analytics provider Cirium.

International traffic reached 9.6 million passengers, an increase of 5 per cent from the first half of 2024. It is supported by more than 43,700 flights, a 3 per cent rise. On domestic routes, Saudia carried over 7.9 million passengers, up by 10 per cent, with more than 56,400 flights operated across the Kingdom.

The airline has contributed to these results through the commitment and skill of its national workforce across all operational areas. From planning to execution and performance monitoring. Saudia has been investing in advanced digital systems to enhance service quality and operational efficiency, which has contributed to an improved passenger experience.

Saudia’s fleet currently stands at 148 aircraft supporting both domestic and international operations. The carrier plans to introduce 117 new aircraft in the coming years, enabling it to increase flight frequencies, expand seat capacity, and launch new international goals in tourism, entertainment, sports and the facilitation of Hajj and Umrah travel.

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Saudia Carried 17.5 Million Passengers In The First Half Of 2025

News Source : Economic Times