Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 23,217

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +12.43%

In August 2025, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol recorded 23,217 departures, a +12.43% year-over-year change as airlines aligned capacity with late‑summer demand. Strong European leisure flows and steady business traffic supported the hub’s role for the Benelux region.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 64.51%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: -0.47 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 146

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -32.72%

Departure on-time performance stood at 64.51% (-0.47 percentage points year over year), with occasional bottlenecks from air traffic flow management and peak afternoon waves. Cancelled departures totaled 146 (-32.72% YoY), easing major disruptions; travelers faced with tight connections should plan buffers on busy weekends.

Airlines Serving AMS

Service at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is anchored by the home‑based network carrier alongside European low‑cost and North American partners, offering dense short‑haul coverage and long‑haul connectivity. The hub functions as a primary gateway to Western Europe, with high frequencies to major capitals and seasonal routes to leisure destinations.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should remain broadly steady with departure on-time performance near current levels; afternoon convective weather and Friday–Sunday peaks may still trigger localized delays. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections during peak days, and track real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.