flydubai aircraft. Photo: flydubai flydubai has ended 2025 with another solid set of numbers, extending its run of profitable years. For the financial year ending December 31, 2025, the Dubai-based airline posted a pre-tax profit of AED 2.2 billion (USD 591 million). Revenue reached AED 13.6 billion (USD 3.7 billion), up 6% from the previous year.
After tax, profit stood at AED 1.9 billion (USD 531 million). The airline points to steady network growth, investment in technology and product upgrades, and a focus on markets often overlooked by larger carriers as key drivers of the result.
Commenting on the airline’s Financial Results, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, said: “Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, flydubai’s achievements align closely with Dubai’s broader economic vision, where aviation remains a cornerstone of Dubai’s growth strategy. Reporting its fifth consecutive year of strong profitability is a clear testament to flydubai’s disciplined strategy and operational resilience.
“Throughout this period, the carrier successfully leveraged Dubai’s position as a leading global aviation hub, enabling it to capture strong, sustained passenger demand. At the same time, flydubai maintained a sharp focus on operational efficiency, ensuring it continues to invest wisely in its fleet, technology, product and talent development to support its ambitious future growth.”
The airline carried a record 15.7 million passengers in 2025. Demand for Business Class was especially strong, rising 19% year on year. Regionally, the Middle East led growth with a 17% increase in traffic, followed by Africa and Europe, both up 12%.
flydubai operated 126,604 flights during the year and, at peak periods in December, ran more than 400 departures in a single day. Its network now covers 140 destinations in 58 countries, after adding nine new routes including Iași, Riga and Vilnius, and resuming services to Chișinău, Damascus and Tabriz.
Chief Executive Officer Ghaith Al Ghaith said: “Our strong financial performance in 2025 reflects the resilience of flydubai’s business model and the agility of our people. Throughout the year, we successfully navigated ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, continued supply chain constraints and rising maintenance costs, while maintaining operational efficiency and commercial momentum.
“We are focused on disciplined, strategic growth, expanding our network and strengthening Dubai’s position as a leading global aviation hub.”
Looking ahead to 2026, the airline expects to take delivery of 12 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and plans further route growth, including the launch of Bangkok.