Saudia, flyadeal rise high in Cirium's June punctuality rankings
In its latest report, the London-headquartered independent aviation analytics company said that Saudia operated 16,733 flights in June, achieving a 91.33 percent on-time arrival rate and a 90.69 percent on-time departure rate — a 2.41 percent increase in arrival punctuality compared to May's rate of 89.18 percent.
The achievement aligns with Saudi Arabia's ambition to become a global aviation hub and a top destination for international travelers. Under Vision 2030, the Kingdom is investing heavily to boost private sector participation, expand connectivity, and reinforce its role in global aviation.
It also supports the National Aviation Strategy's goal of enhancing the travel experience, which aims to target 330 million passengers annually, over 250 global destinations, and 4.5 million tons of air cargo by 2030.
Ibrahim Al-Omar, director general of Saudia Group, said, 'Achieving exceptional on-time performance and maintaining operational excellence requires seamless coordination across all sectors and subsidiaries of the group.'
#SaudiaGroup's top global ranking in on-time performance highlights its strong commitment to operational excellence during peak travel seasons. pic.twitter.com/BGSxPTYTFc
— Saudia Group | مجموعة السعودية (@SaudiaGroup) July 9, 2025
This marks Saudia's second time in 2025 leading global rankings for both arrival and departure punctuality, following a similar achievement in March. It also mirrors the airline's performance in June 2024, when it topped the rankings with an on-time arrival rate of 88.22 percent and a departure rate of 88.73 percent across 16,133 flights to more than 100 destinations.
Flyadeal, Saudia Group's low-cost carrier, ranked first in the Middle East and Africa for on-time arrival performance, achieving a rate of 91.77 percent across more than 5,980 flights. The carrier's performance surpassed that of Saudia within the region.
In a statement, Saudi Group said: 'The accomplishment reflects Saudia and flyadeal's unwavering focus in operational efficiency and excellence, achieved during the high-demand period of Hajj, summer travel, and Eid Al-Adha holidays.'
In the airport category, Cirium ranked Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport as the world's most punctual large airport for the same period. The travel gateway recorded a 90.41 percent on-time departure rate and an 86.99 percent on-time arrival rate, outperforming major global hubs in operational efficiency.
With 22,180 flights tracked, the Kingdom's capital hub served 109 routes operated by 59 airlines, showcasing Saudi Arabia's growing global connectivity and aviation excellence.
Meanwhile, Dammam's King Fahd International Airport ranked seventh among medium-sized airports for on-time departures, achieving an 86.18 percent punctuality rate across 8,200 flights on 59 routes, according to Cirium.
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