Antofagasta Airport (ANF) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 718

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 7.49%

In July 2025, Antofagasta Airport handled 718 departing flights, a 7.49% year-over-year change as carriers adjusted schedules and capacity for seasonal demand. Growth concentrated on core domestic links, with measured additions supporting reliability across northern Chile.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 84.82%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: 15.63%

Cancelled Flights: 3

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −57.14%

Departure on-time performance reached 84.82%, supported by smooth ground operations and targeted air traffic flow measures. Only 3 departures were cancelled (−57.14% year over year), easing severe disruption for passengers; travelers should still allow buffer during weekend peaks.

Airlines Serving Antofagasta Airport

Service at Antofagasta Airport is primarily provided by national and low‑cost carriers linking Santiago and key northern Chile cities, with seasonal links to leisure markets. The network emphasizes domestic connectivity and point‑to‑point coverage rather than long‑haul hub flows.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Antofagasta Airport are expected to remain broadly steady with departure on‑time performance hovering near current levels; afternoon sea‑breeze turbulence and Friday–Sunday peaks may create pockets of delay. 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 alerts via the NextFly App.