Dubai: flydubai reported revenue of AED 13.6 billion for 2025, up 6 per cent from AED 12.8 billion in 2024, while pre-tax profit reached AED 2.2 billion, according to financial results released on 26 February 2026.
The Dubai-based airline reported profit after tax of AED 1.9 billion and EBITDA of AED 4 billion. Its cash and bank balance, including pre-delivery payments, stood at AED 5.6 billion at year-end.
Passenger numbers and network expand
flydubai carried a record 15.7 million passengers during 2025, an increase of 2 per cent year on year. Business Class uptake rose by 19 per cent.
The carrier operated 126,604 flights and expanded its network to 140 destinations across 58 countries. It introduced nine destinations, including Nairobi, Peshawar, Riga and Vilnius, and resumed services to Chișinău, Damascus and Tabriz.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, said the airline’s fifth consecutive year of strong profitability reflected its strategy and operational resilience.
Fleet investment and outlook
During 2025, flydubai received 12 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, taking its fleet to 97 aircraft with an average age of 5.5 years. Its workforce increased by 11 per cent to 6,763 employees.
The airline said it expected to receive another 12 aircraft in 2026, subject to manufacturer schedules. It also outlined plans for further network expansion, investment in training and technology, and an aircraft maintenance centre at Dubai South.
The airline’s 2025 results were originally announced on 26 February 2026.
