Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, has been ranked second globally for on-time arrivals in 2025, retaining the same position it held in 2024. The rankings also placed Qatar Airways in fifth position, keeping it among the world’s top five airlines for punctuality.
Released by aviation analytics firm Cirium, the report underscores Saudia’s operational efficiency. The airline recorded an on-time arrival rate of 86.53% across more than 200,000 flights, serving over 100 destinations worldwide. Cirium classifies a flight as on time if it arrives at the gate within 15 minutes of its scheduled arrival.