Air Arabia revenue climbs 10% as airline expands network and fleet

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Low-cost carrier added new routes, launched a Saudi hub and grew its fleet to 100 aircraft while maintaining strong seat occupancy across its multi-hub network ...

Air Arabia delivered a third consecutive profitable quarter in 2026, reporting revenue growth, continued network expansion and sustained passenger demand despite a challenging operating environment.

The Sharjah-based budget carrier posted third-quarter revenue of Dh2.31 billion for the three months ended September 30, up 10 per cent from a year earlier, while net profit reached Dh383 million. The airline carried more than 5.7 million passengers across its operating hubs during the quarter and maintained a healthy average seat load factor of 82 per cent.

The results highlight the resilience of Air Arabia’s low-cost business model as travel demand remained firm across its network spanning the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

“We are pleased to have recorded our third consecutive profitable quarter this year amid a challenging operating environment,” said Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Thani, chairman of Air Arabia. “Despite these challenges, we are proud to have delivered a solid net profit for the quarter, supported by revenue growth and sustained demand for our value-driven product.”

For the first nine months of 2026, revenue rose 2 per cent to Dh5.81 billion, up from Dh5.71 billion in the corresponding period last year. Air Arabia carried 14.4 million passengers during the period, while maintaining an average seat load factor of 83 per cent, underscoring continued demand across its markets.

The airline also accelerated its expansion plans during the year. In September, Air Arabia launched operations from a new hub at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, introducing domestic services to Jeddah, Madinah and Riyadh. The move followed the granting of an Air Operator Certificate to a new Saudi low-cost carrier established by an Air Arabia-led consortium with Nesma Group and KUN Investment.

Across its wider network, the group launched 14 new routes during the first nine months of the year, increasing total destinations served to 224.

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