Morocco’s aviation sector has posted strong results in a new global punctuality report for March 2026, with both Royal Air Maroc and Mohammed V International Airport standing out as regional leaders.
The data, published by aviation analytics firm Cirium, shows that being on time now depends more on how well airports and airlines are run, rather than how big they are.
African airline rankings (March 2026)
- FlySafair — 91.60%
- South African Airways — 86.06%
- Airlink — 85.32%
- Royal Air Maroc — just over 76%
Royal Air Maroc came fourth in Africa, with more than three-quarters of its flights arriving on time. This is notable given the busy travel period and higher number of flights during the spring season.
At Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, 81.5% of departures left on time. The report says the airport’s performance puts it among the better medium-sized airports worldwide, helped by smooth coordination between airport staff and airlines, even with rising passenger numbers.
The strong results reflect a wider push by Morocco to become a major aviation hub linking Africa, Europe and the Americas.
A key part of this plan is preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which has triggered major investment in airports and transport systems.
At Mohammed V Airport, expansion work is underway on a new terminal designed to handle up to 35 million passengers a year.
Royal Air Maroc is also expanding its fleet. On 13 April 2026, the airline received a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner as part of a wider plan to double its aircraft numbers by 2037.
The airline has also been adding new destinations. On 31 March, it launched a direct flight to Brussels, with more routes planned in April including Tripoli, Beirut and Bilbao.
Further expansion is expected in June with a new direct route to Los Angeles, marking its entry into the US West Coast market.
There is also progress on sustainability, with Moroccan airports reporting a 15% rise in the use of greener aviation fuel for international flights.
