Auckland Airport (AKL) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 5,701

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +0.04%

In July 2025, Auckland Airport handled 5,701 departures (+0.04% YoY), reflecting winter schedule and capacity tuning. Demand across domestic NZ and trans‑Tasman markets remained steady.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 77.02%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: +0.54%

Cancelled Flights: 181

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: +2.84%

Departure on‑time performance was 77.02% (+0.54% YoY), with variability from winter weather and afternoon flow control. 181 departures were cancelled (+2.84% YoY); plan modest buffers on Fridays and Sundays.

Airlines Serving AKL

Service at Auckland Airport links New Zealand’s main centers to major Australian cities and select Pacific points, prioritizing domestic and trans‑Tasman connectivity with seasonal leisure extensions.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules should remain broadly steady with departure punctuality near current levels; winter fronts and weekend peaks may cause delays. Prefer morning departures, keep 60–90 minutes for security/connections, and use the NextFly App for live updates.