Aeroflot (SU) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total arriving flights: 27,677

Year-over-year change: -10.57%

Aeroflot handled a substantial summer schedule in July 2025, with arriving flights declining year over year as the carrier concentrated capacity on profitable domestic and regional flows. Demand on leisure corridors remained resilient, but longer routings on certain international sectors and targeted frequency trims reduced total arrivals. This recalibration reflects a focus on yield control and schedule robustness during a period of volatile airspace conditions across parts of Europe and Eurasia.

On‑Time Performance and Cancellations

On‑time arrival rate: 72.54%

Year-over-year change (on‑time rate): -18.08%

Cancelled flights: 516

Year-over-year change (cancellations): 135.62%

Punctuality decreased to 72.54% year over year, while cancellations rose to 516 amid convective weather in European Russia, tighter air traffic flow management windows, and longer turnarounds caused by rerouting. Internally, maintenance planning has had to account for extended utilization and supply‑chain constraints on parts, which can ripple into recovery times when irregular operations occur. In response, Aeroflot has added ground‑time buffers at Moscow Sheremetyevo, pre‑positioned reserve crews and aircraft, and refined day‑of‑operations decision support to stabilize the afternoon and evening waves.

Key Hubs

Moscow Sheremetyevo serves as the primary hub, organizing connections in timed waves that feed domestic trunk routes and selective international services to the Middle East, Central Asia, and Türkiye. Domestic markets such as St. Petersburg, Sochi, and Novosibirsk anchored July traffic, while leisure flows to resort destinations remained active. The hub structure emphasizes minimum connection times and coordinated ground handling to protect onward connectivity.

Outlook

For travelers, Aeroflot offers broad domestic reach and reliable connectivity through Moscow Sheremetyevo, though late‑day peaks may see weather‑related knock‑on delays. Customers with tight connections should consider earlier departures or longer layovers during storm‑prone periods. Looking ahead, the airline plans to preserve schedule integrity with added buffers, selective frequency additions on resilient routes, and continued investment in maintenance availability, aiming to stabilize on‑time performance and moderate cancellations into the autumn.