FLYADEAL IS THE MOST ON TIME AIRLINE IN THE MIDDLE EAST BY MAY 2026 | News
flyadeal, the Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-cost carrier, has been ranked as the most punctual airline in the Middle East for May 2026 and the second most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa. This is evident from the latest On-Time Performance (OTP) Report published by Cirium, a respected aviation analytics company.
Cirium registered flyadeal and achieved an on-time arrival rate of 93.37% and an on-time departure rate of 95.61% in May. This placed Flyadeal at the top of all airlines operating in the Middle East, while ranking second in the Middle East and Africa. This reinforces flyadeal’s reputation for consistent, hassle-free, on-time service.
The results are based on 5,449 flights operated by flyadeal in May 2026 and reflect the airline’s continued commitment to providing a reliable travel experience to its growing number of passengers.
“To be recognized by Cirium as the most on-time airline in the Middle East is a great achievement for Flyadeal and a testament to the dedication of our people. Punctuality is the result of continuously coordinated decisions made every day across our operations. From flight planning and operational control to aircraft maintenance, airport handling and crew scheduling, every team plays a vital role in ensuring our flights depart and arrive on time. Achieving these results during one of the busiest operational periods of the year, which coincided with The 1447H The Hajj season, the arrival of pilgrims from different countries and the operation of additional flights during the Eid Al-Adha holiday reflect Flyadeal’s operational efficiency and its ability to perform on time while continuing to offer competitive fares to passengers.
Captain Abdulaziz Bahri, Chief Operating Officer, Flyadeal
The airline’s investments in technology, operations planning and performance management continue to strengthen Flyadeal’s ability to maintain high levels of reliability as the airline expands domestically and internationally.
For passengers, the Cirium recognition provides further assurance that flyadeal remains focused on providing reliable, on-time travel. Strong operational performance not only reduces disruption, but also improves the overall customer experience, allowing passengers to reach their destinations with greater confidence and ease.
This achievement comes amid flyadeal’s continued growth as it supports the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by increasing connectivity, boosting tourism and providing greater travel choices across the kingdom and beyond.
