The world’s most on-time airlines and airports
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Missed connections, long taxi delays and late-night arrivals can quickly sour even the most carefully planned trip.
Based on the latest Cirium On-Time Performance Review 2025, which analysed more than 4.4 million flights worldwide, here are the top ten airlines you should consider booking with – and the top ten major airports you may want to fly to or from – if on-time performance is high on your travel wish list.
The world’s ten most on-time airlines
Aeromexico
On-time arrivals: 90.02%
The clear global winner. Aeromexico tops the list with an impressive combination of punctual arrivals and an almost perfect completion factor, proving reliability even across a complex network.
Saudia
On-time arrivals: 86.53%
A strong second place for Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, which continues to benefit from major investments in operations and fleet renewal.
SAS
On-time arrivals: 86.09%
Scandinavian Airlines stands out as Europe’s most punctual airline in the ranking – good news for travellers flying in and out of the Nordic region.
Azul
On-time arrivals: 85.18%
Brazil’s Azul combines a large domestic network with solid operational discipline, earning it a top-four global position.
Qatar Airways
On-time arrivals: 84.42%
Known for service and connectivity, Qatar Airways also delivers strong punctuality across its long-haul-heavy network.
Iberia
On-time arrivals: 83.52%
Spain’s national airline performs well despite operating from some of Europe’s busiest hubs.
LATAM Airlines
On-time arrivals: 82.40%
Operating across South America, LATAM proves that scale doesn’t have to come at the expense of punctuality.
Avianca
On-time arrivals: 81.73%
A solid performer in a region often challenged by weather and infrastructure constraints.
Turkish Airlines
On-time arrivals: 81.41%
Despite operating one of the world’s largest route networks, Turkish Airlines still makes the global top ten.
10. Delta Air Lines
On-time arrivals: 80.90%
Delta rounds out the list, combining high punctuality with by far the largest number of tracked flights.
The world’s ten most on-time airports – and where they are
For airports, Cirium ranks performance by on-time departures, a key indicator for smooth operations and fewer delays down the line.
Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) – Chile
On-time departures: 87.04%
Located in Santiago, Chile’s main international gateway, tops the global ranking, proving that efficiency and long-haul connectivity can go hand in hand.
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) – Saudi Arabia
On-time departures: 86.81%
Serving Riyadh, the airport benefits from major investments in infrastructure and operational systems.
Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) – Mexico
On-time departures: 86.55%
Mexico City’s main airport delivers impressive punctuality despite operating at high capacity year-round.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) – United States (Hawaii)
On-time departures: 86.51%
Honolulu’s airport combines heavy leisure traffic with consistently strong operational performance.
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) – Norway
On-time departures: 86.00%
Norway’s main international hub stands out globally, reinforcing Gardermoen’s reputation as one of Europe’s most efficiently run airports.
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) – Peru
On-time departures: 85.54%
Serving Lima, this is South America’s second airport in the global top ten.
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) – United States
On-time departures: 85.04%
A key hub in the western US, known for smooth operations and relatively short taxi times.
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) – Denmark
On-time departures: 84.72%
Scandinavia’s largest airport continues to perform strongly, despite heavy international traffic.
Hamad International Airport (DOH) – Qatar
On-time departures: 84.70%
Doha’s flagship airport combines global hub status with high operational precision.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) – Sweden
On-time departures: 83.59%
Sweden’s main international airport completes the top ten, making Scandinavia one of the best-represented regions in the ranking.
