Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 12,300

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: −1.02%

In July 2025, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport handled 12,300 departures, a −1.02% year-over-year shift as winter demand eased and a few domestic trunk routes saw capacity trims. The hub concentrated frequencies around weekday peaks to sustain connectivity to Melbourne, Brisbane and trans‑Tasman markets.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 71.02%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: 1.84%

Cancelled Flights: 404

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −16.01%

Departure OTP reached 71.02% (1.84% YoY); morning fog and ATC flow programs contributed to variability, while ground handling improvements reduced knock‑on delays. Cancellations fell to 404 (−16.01% YoY), easing severe disruptions for most travelers.

Airlines Serving SYD

At Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar anchor dense domestic corridors, with Rex supporting regional links. International connectivity spans New Zealand and Asia‑Pacific gateways such as Auckland and Singapore, with long‑haul options to North America and the Middle East.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub are expected to remain broadly steady and departure OTP to hover near current levels; morning fog and late‑afternoon peaks may still trigger 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.