Mexico City International Airport (MEX) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 12,881

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: −1.83%

In July 2025, Mexico City International Airport handled 12,881 departures, a slight year-over-year dip as carriers fine-tuned schedules and capacity. Demand in Mexico City remained resilient, with adjustments focused on peak periods rather than structural cuts. The hub’s role in domestic and North American flows stayed intact.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 68.47%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: +12.57%

Cancelled Flights: 20

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −88.89%

Departure punctuality improved versus last year, helped by tighter turns and better sequencing during peaks, while cancellations dropped sharply to just 20. For travelers, this translates to fewer severe disruptions even if minor delays persist at rush hours. Building a small buffer around afternoon storms still helps maintain connections.

Airlines Serving MEX

Core operators at Mexico City International Airport include Aeroméxico (AM), Volaris (Y4), and Viva Aerobus (VB), complemented by major U.S. and international carriers. The network prioritizes dense domestic coverage and frequent links to North America, with selective long‑haul service to Europe and South America.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should remain broadly stable and OTP near current levels, though afternoon convection and weekend peaks may bring short delays. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather updates via the airport app.