Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 14,911

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: −0.31%

In July 2025, Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport handled 14,911 departures, a year-over-year change of −0.31%. Seasonal demand and capacity balancing across Europe shaped the schedule, with carriers fine‑tuning frequencies on Mediterranean and intra‑EU markets.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 44.77%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: 41.11%

Cancelled Flights: 168

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −22.94%

Departure punctuality at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport was 44.77%, with variability driven by summer weather and air traffic flow measures over Southern Europe. Cancellations totaled 168 (−22.94% YoY), which eased severe disruptions; travelers still felt congestion during weekend peaks.

Airlines Serving FCO

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport functions as the primary hub for ITA Airways and is complemented by European carriers that connect major EU capitals and long‑haul destinations. The network blends dense short‑haul coverage with selective intercontinental services to North America, the Middle East, and Asia.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, the hub’s schedules are expected to remain broadly stable and departure punctuality to fluctuate modestly around current levels; afternoon heat and weekend surges may still trigger delays. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on peak days, and track gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.