Top 10 On-Time Airlines in the Middle East and Africa 2023

Publish date: Monday، 15 January 2024 Last update: Tuesday، 10 December 2024

Oman Air has secured the top position in the ranking of the most punctual airlines in the Middle East and Africa, according to the latest 2023 'On-Time Performance Review' by global aviation analytics provider Cirium.

The report listed the ten most punctual airlines in the region:

Oman Air (Oman) 92.53 percent
Safair (South Africa) 92.36 per cent
Royal Jordanian (Jordan) 87.51 per cent
Qatar Airways (Qatar) 85.11 percent
Etihad Airways (UAE) 82.90 per cent
Saudia (Saudi Arabia) 81.29 per cent
Middle East Airlines (Lebanon) 79.15 percent
Emirates (UAE) 78.48 percent
Kuwait Airways (Kuwait) 73.18 percent
Kenya Airways (Kenya) 71.86 percent

On-time flights are defined as those arriving within 15 minutes of the scheduled gate arrival. The data is based on more than 600 real-time flight information sources. The report also provided global rankings, with Colombia's Avianca Airlines topping the list.

The report highlighted Oman Air's efforts to expand its network, increase flight frequency, and enhance its fleet, contributing to the economy of Oman.

The anticipated Oneworld Alliance membership in 2024 is expected to further extend its global reach. Other top-performing airlines globally include Azul Airlines (Brazil), Delta Airlines (US), and Iberia (Spain). The report also featured the world's top-performing airports in terms of punctuality, with Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport leading the list.

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Top 10 On-Time Airlines in the Middle East and Africa 2023

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