South African airline FlySafair has been named the most on-time airline in the Middle East and Africa, according to the Cirium 2025 On-Time Performance Review.
The airline achieved an on-time arrival score of 91.06%, placing it at the top of the regional rankings.
While this is slightly down from its 2024 score of 93.82%, it still outperformed every airline included in both the regional and global assessments.
Most on-time airline in Africa
Cirium credited the airline’s precise scheduling, fast 30-minute turnarounds, and use of real-time data for its strong performance.
FlySafair Chief Marketing Officer Kirby Gordon said the 2025 recognition was a major achievement given ongoing challenges in air traffic management, fuel supply, and airport infrastructure.
“This result is a credit to the dedication of our teams,” Gordon said, as per BusinessTech.
Cirium’s rankings are based on more than 25 million data points from over 600 sources and are widely regarded as the industry standard for operational performance.
Here’s a look at the top 10 Middle East and African airlines:
| Ranking | Airline | On-Time Arrivals | Total Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (FA) Safair | 91.06% | 62 805 |
| 2 | (RJ) Royal Jordanian | 90.73% | 37 524 |
| 3 | (F3) Flyadeal | 86.54% | 69 971 |
| 4 | (SV) Saudia | 86.53% | 202 864 |
| 5 | (4Z) Airlink | 84.47% | 84 361 |
| 6 | (QR) Qatar Airways | 84.42% | 198 303 |
| 7 | (WY) Oman Air | 83.10% | 38 828 |
| 8 | (SA) South African Airways | 81.26% | 24 461 |
| 9 | (EY) Etihad Airways | 81.06% | 100 620 |
| 10 | (KU) Kuwait Airways | 79.50% | 29 977 |
Since launching in 2014, FlySafair has regularly ranked among the world’s most punctual airlines and has received multiple global awards.
