Saudia records over 17.5 mn guests in first half of 2025
Saudia Report
This growth was supported by the operation of over 100,000 flights, including scheduled and additional services across its network spanning four continents, representing a 4% increase.
Saudia reported to have achieved growth in its operational performance for the first half of 2025, based to the latest performance report. The airline reported to have carried more than 17.5 million guests, marking a 7.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
This growth was supported by the operation of over 100,000 flights, including scheduled and additional services across its network spanning four continents, representing a 4% increase. In total, Saudia recorded more than 293,500 flight hours during this period, while maintaining an on-time performance rate (OTP) of 89.6%. Notably, the airline ranked first worldwide for OTP in both March and June 2025, according to reports issued by Cirium.
Saudia also reported to have transported over 9.6 million international guests in the first half of 2025, marking a 5% increase year-on-year. The increase was supported by the operation of more than 43,700 international flights, representing a 3% rise compared to the same period last year. On the domestic front, Saudia transported more than 7.9 million guests, reflecting a 10% increase, with over 56,400 domestic flights operated across the Kingdom.
