• Mexico’s flag carrier topped the global category, followed by Saudia, and Delta Air Lines
• Regional Winners Include: Copa Airlines (Latin America), Delta Air Lines (North America), Iberia Express (Europe, and Low-Cost Airline), Japan Airlines (Asia-Pacific), and FlySafair (Middle East and Africa)
• Riyadh King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia Named Most On-Time Global Airport for 2024     

Cirium, the world’s most trusted source of aviation analytics, today announced the winners of its 2024 On-Time Performance Review, celebrating airlines and airports that excelled in on-time and operational performance.

View and download Cirium’s full 2024 On-Time Performance Review.

Cirium’s Annual report is the gold standard for global airline and airport performance analytics. An on-time flight is defined as a flight that arrives within 14:59 minutes of the scheduled gate arrival time. Airports measure punctuality as departing flights within 14:59 minutes of their scheduled departure time.

Mexico’s Flag Carrier Tops Global Rankings

Aeromexico claimed the prestigious title of the most On-Time “Global Airline” in 2024, achieving an impressive On-Time performance rate of 86.70%. Saudia followed closely as the runner-up with 86.35%, while Delta Air Lines secured third place with 83.46%, continuing to showcase its operational reliability on the world stage.

Cirium’s Annual Review also acknowledges the operational excellence of airlines across the world, with five regional awards. Iberia Express, member of the International Airlines Group, had success as both the most On-Time airline in Europe, and the most On-Time Low-Cost airline globally. Japan Airlines ranked first within Asia-Pacific, just slightly ahead of All Nippon Airways.

Delta Air Lines continued its dominance in North America, while Copa Airlines achieved a landmark 10th win in Latin America. FlySafair also won most On-Time airline in the Middle East and Africa. The full tables of results by region and category are presented below.

Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport Takes Top Honors in the Global Airport Category

In the Airport categories, Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, the gateway to Saudi Arabia’s capital, claimed this year’s prestigious title of the most On-Time “Global Airport” with an impressive 86.65% of flights departing on time. The Middle Eastern hub further distinguished itself by securing victory in the ‘Large Airport’ category, outperforming top contenders from around the world.

The title of most On-Time ‘Medium Airport’ was awarded to Panama’s Tocumen International Airport – the home base for Latin American winner Copa Airlines, while the ‘Small Airport’ winner was Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport in Ecuador.

Special Recognition of Operational Excellence: The Cirium Platinum Awards

Delta Air Lines topped the table for a fourth consecutive year, landing Cirium’s Platinum Award for global operational excellence. This prestigious accolade comes as the Atlanta-based airline continues to be praised for its unwavering commitment to operational performance.

The Platinum award considers the complexity of the carrier’s network, volume of flights, and the ability to limit the impact of flight disruptions on passengers over the entire year.

The airline was recognized for its on-time performance over the course of 2024 at 83.46%, on more than 1,712,529 total flights in 2024.

This year, Cirium also presented its first annual Platinum Award to a global airport, with El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia receiving this prestigious award. The Airport Platinum Award considers a broader range of factors including the impact of delays on passengers, the duration of disruptions, operational complexity, and the airport’s appeal, with a particular focus on growth. This holistic approach highlights excellence across multiple dimensions, setting a new benchmark in airport performance evaluation.

“2024 was a difficult year for airlines, facing a large-scale IT outage, and unseasonable and severe weather patterns. Despite these challenges, these airlines and airports have worked tirelessly to ensure their customers have a smooth journey and reach their destination on-time.”

“We extend our congratulations to all the winners of this year’s On-Time Performance Review, each of whom has set new standards in operational excellence. A special recognition goes to Delta Air Lines for continuing their outstanding winning streak with Cirium’s Platinum Award for airlines, Copa Airlines for achieving its 10th title as Latin America’s most On-Time airline, Iberia Express for its consistent performance as Europe’s most On-Time airline, and Bogotá El Dorado Airport for securing Cirium’s first-ever Platinum Award for an airport.”

Now in its 16th year, the Cirium On-Time Performance Review remains the definitive benchmark for monitoring global airline operational performance. Powered by Cirium’s vast and impartial data—sourced from over 600 real-time feeds, including airlines, airports, global distribution systems, and civil aviation authorities—it offers a thorough and objective view of the industry. The program is further strengthened by the guidance of an independent advisory board composed of seasoned industry experts with decades of experience.

Global airline leaders were: 

Airline	Completion Factor	Within Block Time	On-Time Arrivals	On-Time Departures
Aeromexico (AM)	99.32%	75.82%	86.70%	87.73%
Saudia (SV)	99.82%	68.34%	86.35%	88.82%
Delta Air Lines (DL)	98.95%	77.34%	83.46%	83.74%
LATAM Airlines (LA)	98.52%	71.04%	82.89%	83.23%
Qatar Airways (QR)	99.72%	73.76%	82.83%	82.56%

The top performing global airports of 2024 were: 

Airport	On-Time Departures	On-Time Arrivals	Total Routes Served	Total Airlines Served
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)	86.65%	81.79%	115	60
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)	84.57%	78.64%	71	27
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)	84.04%	84.82%	102	22
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)	83.80%	84.78%	104	14
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)	82.84%	78.51%	68	21

In North America the leading airlines were: 

Airline	Completion Factor	Within Block Time	On-Time Arrivals	On-Time Departures
Delta Air Lines (DL)	98.95%	77.34%	83.46%	83.74%
United Airlines (UA)	98.35%	74.95%	80.93%	81.98%
Alaska Airlines (AS)	98.56%	63.15%	79.25%	81.70%
American Airlines (AA)	98.68%	72.05%	77.78%	79.13%
Southwest Airlines (WN)	99.38%	76.55%	77.77%	76.65%

In Europe the leading airlines were: 

Airline	Completion Factor	Within Block Time	On-Time Arrivals	On-Time Departures
Iberia Express (I2)	99.49%	72.03%	84.69%	86.72%
Iberia (IB)	98.83%	74.16%	81.58%	79.77%
SAS (SK)	99.09%	62.86%	81.40%	82.72%
Vueling (VY)	99.09%	76.33%	81.20%	79.43%
Norwegian (DY)	99.18%	68.71%	79.23%	79.58%

In Latin America the leading airlines were: 

Airline	Completion Factor	Within Block Time	On-Time Arrivals	On-Time Departures
Copa Airlines (CM)	98.73%	68.58%	88.22%	91.77%
Aeromexico (AM)	99.32%	75.82%	86.70%	87.73%
Caribbean Airlines (BW)	99.06%	42.67%	85.47%	87.82%
Gol (G3)	98.78%	69.88%	84.09%	83.90%
Aerolineas Argentinas (AR)	97.54%	63.40%	83.06%	84.62%

In Asia Pacific the leading airlines were: 

Airline	Completion Factor	Within Block Time	On-Time Arrivals	On-Time Departures
JAL (JL)	98.37%	64.95%	80.90%	82.83%
ANA (NH)	98.61%	62.63%	80.62%	81.96%
Singapore Airlines (SQ)	99.92%	68.45%	78.67%	80.13%
Air New Zealand (NZ)	96.89%	75.03%	77.58%	74.73%
Thai AirAsia (FD)	99.97%	67.89%	77.46%	77.44%

In the Middle East and Africa the leading airlines were: 

Airline	Completion Factor	Within Block Time	On-Time Arrivals	On-Time Departures
FlySafair (FA)	99.86%	81.64%	93.82%	93.69%
Oman Air (WY)	99.64%	74.33%	90.27%	93.89%
Royal Jordanian (RJ)	99.31%	74.94%	87.02%	87.34%
Saudia (SV)	99.82%	68.34%	86.35%	88.82%
Kuwait Airways (KU)	99.40%	67.45%	84.63%	87.10%

The leading low-cost carriers were: 

Airline	Completion Factor	Within Block Time	On-Time Arrivals	On-Time Departures
Iberia Express (I2)	99.49%	72.03%	84.69%	86.72%
Gol (G3)	98.78%	69.88%	84.09%	83.90%
Azul (AD)	96.70%	66.55%	82.42%	83.35%
Peach Aviation (MM)	99.45%	67.85%	82.32%	82.57%
Vueling (VY)	99.09%	76.33%	81.20%	79.43%

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Notes to editors 
*An on-time flight is defined as a flight that arrives within 15 minutes of the scheduled gate arrival. For an airport, it is defined as departing within 15 minutes of its scheduled departure. 

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