KEY POINTS
- Aviation analytics firm Cirium published its annual 2025 On-Time Performance Review of global airlines and airports.
- Istanbul Airport earned the Platinum award among airports for operational excellence.
- Qatar Airways captured the Platinum airline title with strong punctuality and operational control.
Aviation analytics company Cirium released its On-Time Performance Review 2025, listing the world’s most punctual carriers and hubs.
This annual analysis measures how well airlines and airports keep flights on schedule and recover from disruption.
Cirium defines punctual flights as those arriving or departing within 15 minutes of schedule.
This widely used benchmark shows how efficient operations compare across regions and sizes of carriers and facilities.
At the top of the airport rankings, Istanbul Airport secured the Platinum Winner accolade in 2025.
Cirium highlighted its capacity to manage high traffic while maintaining consistent performance under stress.
Among airlines, Qatar Airways was named the Platinum airline winner.
The carrier achieved an on-time performance of about 84.42 % across tens of thousands of flights, illustrating disciplined schedule execution.
Aeroméxico was recognised for exceptional punctuality at a global level, topping traditional OTP rankings with roughly 90 % on-time flights.
Cirium also highlighted strong performances by regional carriers such as Philippine Airlines and others across diverse markets.
The airport review included separate rankings by size category.
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Chile led among large airports with over 87 % on-time flights.
Panama’s Tocumen International Airport topped medium hubs with around 93 % punctuality.
Ecuador’s Guayaquil José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport led small airport performance.
Cirium indicated that the 2025 review came amid operational pressures from staffing limits, weather challenges and airspace constraints affecting global aviation.
Despite these headwinds, the industry maintained strong on-time metrics at many leading locations.
The annual report tracks performance across millions of flights internationally, offering airlines a neutral benchmark.
Carriers and airports use these rankings to highlight reliability to passengers and commercial partners.
Cirium’s CEO emphasised that maintaining on-time performance requires discipline, investment and effective problem-solving across operations teams.
The review covers broad dimensions beyond punctual flights, including execution and disruption recovery.
For travelers, the rankings offer a snapshot of where reliability is highest when planning trips and booking flights.
Airlines and airports with strong records can help passengers minimise delays and unexpected schedule changes.
Cirium’s 2025 review reflects data from the full calendar year, offering a comprehensive view of airline and airport punctuality.
The analysis also helps industry stakeholders assess trends and adjust operational priorities in the year ahead.
