Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 22,406

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +12.02%

In August 2025, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport handled 22,406 departing flights, a +12.02% year‑over‑year change as airlines aligned summer capacity with demand across Europe. The growth reflects restored long‑haul connectivity and steady intra‑Europe travel, reinforcing Paris’s role as a key hub for the region.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 51.27%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: -3.71 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 97

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -48.68%

Departure on‑time performance averaged 51.27%, with a year‑over‑year change of -3.71 percentage points; afternoon congestion and air traffic flow programs were the main headwinds. Cancelled departures fell to 97 (-48.68% YoY), easing severe disruptions for most travelers; allowing a small buffer still helps during peak weekends.

Airlines Serving CDG

Service at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is anchored by Air France and SkyTeam partners, complemented by European and long‑haul carriers linking North America, Africa, and Asia. The network mixes high‑frequency European routes with wide‑body intercontinental services, sustaining the hub’s transfer role.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should remain broadly steady and departure punctuality near current levels, though late‑day storms and Friday–Sunday peaks may trigger localized delays. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.