In 2024, flydubai posted record financial results, with pre-tax profits of AED 2.5 billion (USD 674 million), up by 16%. Sales reached AED 12.8 billion (3.5 billion USD). Thanks to its agile business model, the company carried 15.4 million passengersan increase of 11%. Flydubai has expanded its network to 131 destinations adding 10 news items. Strategic investments such as the acquisition of new aircraft and interlining agreements strengthen its position. Flydubai continues to enhance the customer experience with cabin renovations and the launch of new lounges.
In 2024, flydubaithe Dubai-based airline, has unveiled surprising financial results, surpassing all expectations. A landmark year marked by pre-tax profits of AED 2.5 billion, or $674 million, representing a significant increase of 16 % on the previous year. This record success testifies to the continued progress of the company, which is proudly celebrating its fifteenth year of existence.
Annual sales enjoyed an impressive increase of 15 1TP4Q, reaching AED 12.8 billion, the equivalent of 3.5 billion USD. This financial performance enabled flydubai to record an unprecedented achievement in its history, testifying to the robustness of its business model and its ability to adapt to current economic challenges.
Strategic partnerships
For the year 2024, flydubai has enriched its collaboration network by establishing new interlining agreements with Batik Air, Condor, and SriLankan Airlines. This development brings the number of interlining agreements to 36, in addition to three codeshare agreements with Air Canada, Emirates and United Airlines.
Thanks to its strategic partnership with Emirates, nearly 2.3 million passengers have benefited from optimized connectivity via the Dubai hub. For 2025, the company's commitment to expanding its fleet with 12 new Boeing 737 will materialize, strengthening its network and operations.
flydubai continues to closely monitor external challenges, such as inflation, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. To meet these challenges, it is investing in digitization and innovation, consolidating its operational efficiency as well as its customer experience.
The outstanding performance of flydubai have not gone unnoticed. In 2024, the company was honored with the distinction Four-Star Major Airline "awarded by APEX, and won the " Better connectivity in the Middle East "at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards.
Exceptional flydubai performance in 2024
| Aspect | 2024 results |
| Profit before tax | AED 2.5 billion |
| Earnings growth | 16% compared with 2023 |
| Sales figures | AED 12.8 billion |
| Passengers carried | 15.4 million |
| Increased fill rate | +1.2% points |
| New destinations | 10 network additions |
| Air fleet | 88 devices |
| Fleet investments | 4 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
| Line spacing | 36 partnerships |
| Awards received | Four-Star Major Airline from APEX |
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