Overview
- AirAdvisor’s analysis of CAA data ranks Aberdeen as most punctual with 83% of flights on time in the first six months of 2025.
- Manchester records the lowest on-time rate among major UK airports at 71.5%, though it improved from 69.5% a year earlier.
- Manchester Airport disputes the implication that its operations drive delays, citing weather, airline crew shortages, inbound disruptions and air traffic control constraints.
- Other low performers include Birmingham at 72.5%, Stansted and Bournemouth at 73.5%, and Bristol at 74.5%, while Liverpool reaches 82% and Belfast City 82.5%.
- The CAA counts a flight as on time if it departs or arrives at the gate within 15 minutes of schedule, covering 25 of the UK’s largest airports.