Saudia and flyadeal achieve top performance during peak Hajj, summer, and Eid Al-Adha seasons
Saudia Group continues to demonstrate its commitment to operational excellence,
playing a vital role in advancing the objectives of the National Aviation Strategy.
According to the June 2025 report by Cirium, a leading global aviation analytics
provider, Saudia ranked first worldwide in both departure and arrival on-time
performance. The airline operated over 16,700 flights during the month, achieving a
91.33% on-time arrival rate and a 90.69% on-time departure rate.
flyadeal, Saudia Group’s low-cost carrier, also ranked first in the Middle East and Africa
for on-time arrival performance, achieving a rate of 91.77% across more than 5,900
flights.
H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, stated, “Achieving
exceptional on-time performance and maintaining operational excellence requires
seamless coordination across all sectors and subsidiaries of the Group. This
accomplishment underscores our direct contribution to the objectives of the National
Aviation Strategy, particularly in enhancing the overall guest travel experience.”
As part of Saudia Group’s ambitious plan to expand its fleet in the coming years, 188
new aircraft will be added to its current fleet of 187. The airline’s Integrated Operations
Control Center (IOCC) at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah is fully
equipped to manage this significant growth. As the largest facility of its kind in the
Middle East, the IOCC plays a central role in coordinating flight operations across all
Saudia Group entities, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and seamless integration at scale.
