Saudia Brings the World to the Kingdom, Transporting 37 Million Guests in 2025

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, achieved a record milestone in 2025 by transporting approximately 37 million passengers across more than 100 destinations, marking a 6% increase compared to 2024. The airline operated nearly 204,000 flights and recorded significant growth in intercontinental transit traffic, reinforcing its role as a global connector through the Kingdom’s airports.

Key Highlights of Saudia’s 2025 Performance
- Passengers Carried: ~37 million (up 6% from 2024)
- Flights Operated: 203,900 scheduled and additional flights (4.7% increase)
- Flight Hours: 597,000 hours (2.5% increase)
- Transit Traffic: 3.2 million passengers, an 8.4% rise year-on-year
- Destinations: Over 100 worldwide, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s aviation hub status

Strategic Drivers of Growth
- Expanded Network: Saudia added new destinations and increased frequencies on high-demand routes.
- Fleet Utilization: Deployment of larger aircraft on key routes improved load factors.
- Transit Hub Strategy: Leveraged Saudi airports (Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam) to boost intercontinental transit traffic.
- Operational Efficiency: Enhanced scheduling and digital systems to optimize flight operations.

Broader Impact
For Saudi Arabia:
- Strengthens the Kingdom’s position as a global aviation hub.
- Supports Vision 2030 goals of boosting tourism and international connectivity.
- Facilitates economic diversification by increasing inbound travel and transit traffic.

For Passengers:
- Greater connectivity across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.
- Improved travel experience with modernized fleet and expanded services.

Looking Forward
Saudia’s Group CEO, Ibrahim Al-Omar, described 2025 as a record year, crediting the airline’s teams for the achievement. The carrier plans to continue expanding its network and renewing its fleet to accommodate even more passengers in the coming years.