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2 Middle Eastern Airlines Rank On The Top 10 List Globally For On-Time Performance In 2024

Cirium has revealed its On-Time Performance Review for 2024, in which two Middle Eastern airlines have made to the top 10.

by Anupriya Mishra
2 Middle Eastern Airlines Rank On The Top 10 List Globally For On-Time Performance In 2024

With flights often getting delayed or being behind schedule, there are several ranking lists that will help you differentiate between airlines. Yes, they help you differentiate between punctual and tardy airlines that you might want to keep in mind for your next travel. And Cirium has revealed its On-Time Performance Review for 2024, in which two Middle Eastern airlines have made a place for themselves in the top 10.

On-Time Performance Review For 2024

For those who aren’t aware, Cirium is known for releasing On-Time Performance reviews every month. And now, it has finally revealed the winners for 2024! Yes, on a global scale, two Middle Eastern airlines have made it to the top 10 list.

Saudia, which is the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia has secured the second rank with its On-time Arrival rate of 86.35%. And Qatar Airways has landed on the fifth spot with its On-time Arrival rate of 82.83%. Taking the lead is Aeromexico with an On-time Arrival rate of 86.7%. In case you’re wondering about the top 10, they are as follows:

  1. Aeromexico (AM)
  2. Saudia (SV)
  3. Delta Air Lines (DL)
  4. LATAM Airlines (LA
  5. Qatar Airways (QR)
  6. Azul (AD)
  7. Avianca (AV)
  8. Iberia (IB)
  9. SAS (SK)
  10. United Airlines (UA)

Take A Look For Top 10 In The MENA Region

Oman Air Middle East Updates
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In fact, the list also includes names from the Middle East and North Africa. FlySafair has taken the top spot with 93.82%. Take a look at the top 10 names for the MENA region.

  1. FlySafair (FA)
  2. Oman Air (WY)
  3. Royal Jordanian (RJ)
  4. Saudia (SV)
  5. Kuwait Airways (KU)
  6. Gulf Air (GF)
  7. Qatar Airways (QR)
  8. Etihad Airways (EY)
  9. Emirates (EK)
  10. Flydubai (FZ)

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Global On-Time Airports

Hamad International Airport
Pic credits: Wikimedia Commons

Besides airlines, the report also talks about On-time Airports. On the global scale, the reports have revealed that Riyadh King Khalid International Airport has taken the top spot with an all-time departure of 86.65%. Another airport in the Middle East is the Doha Hamad International Airport, which has secured the 10th spot with a score of 81.38% in the On-time Departure rate. Take a look at the top 10 on-time airports for the year 2024.

  1. Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
  2. Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
  3. Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
  4. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) 4
  5. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL)
  6. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
  7. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
  8. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  9. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
  10. Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

So, you might want to keep these ratings in mind before planning your travel.

Cover Image Courtesy: Saudia Airlines/Facebook & Pexels

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First Published: January 07, 2025 12:05 PM