Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 9,038

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 6.92%

In July 2025, Milan Malpensa Airport handled 9,038 departures, reflecting a year-over-year change of 6.92% as airlines aligned capacity with summer demand. Stronger leisure flows across Europe and competitive capacity from low‑cost carriers supported the Lombardy market while long‑haul flying remained selectively scheduled.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 53.00%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: 20.62%

Cancelled Flights: 140

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -28.57%

Departure punctuality reached 53.00% (20.62% year over year), with variability tied to afternoon convection, air traffic flow controls, and ground handling peaks. Cancelled departures totaled 140 (-28.57% YoY), limiting severe disruption for most passengers; allowing buffer time helps during weekend surges.

Airlines Serving Milan Malpensa Airport

Service at Milan Malpensa Airport is anchored by a mix of full‑service and low‑cost carriers connecting major European hubs and Mediterranean leisure points, with selective long‑haul links to North America and the Middle East. The network emphasizes point‑to‑point coverage for the Milan catchment alongside seasonal capacity additions.

Outlook

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