Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 15,227

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +40.00%

In August 2025, Rome Fiumicino Airport handled 15,227 departures, a year-over-year change of +40.00%, reflecting seasonal demand and capacity optimization. The hub’s mix of European and long‑haul markets supported steady flows, with schedules concentrated around weekend peaks.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 55.16%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +18.32 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 114

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -32.14%

Departure on-time performance at Rome Fiumicino Airport reached 55.16%, a shift of +18.32 percentage points compared with last year, with variability driven by summer weather and air traffic flow programs. Cancelled departures totaled 114, -32.14% year over year; delays were most noticeable during afternoon peaks, and a 60–90 minute buffer reduced missed connections.

Airlines Serving FCO

Rome Fiumicino Airport is a primary hub for national and European connections, with full‑service and low‑cost carriers linking major Italian cities, key European capitals, and intercontinental routes. The network balances dense intra‑Europe frequencies with selected long‑haul services to North America, the Middle East, and Asia.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Rome Fiumicino Airport should remain broadly steady with departure punctuality near current levels; afternoon convection and weekend surges may still trigger pockets of delay. Passengers should favor morning departures, build a 60–90 minute buffer for security and connections on busy days, and follow real‑time gate and weather notifications via the NextFly App.