Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 7,559

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: -0.38%

In August 2025, Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport handled 7,559 departures, a year‑over‑year change of -0.38% as airlines fine‑tuned capacity and schedules for late‑summer demand. The hub sustained solid connectivity across Northeast Asia, supporting regional business and leisure flows.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 84.56%

Change in On-Time Performance: +0.04 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 565

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: +20.21%

Departure punctuality was 84.56%, with a change of +0.04 percentage points. Cancelled departures totaled 565 (+20.21% YoY), suggesting fewer severe disruptions overall but some queues during peak hours.

Airlines Serving DLC

Service at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is provided by major Chinese carriers alongside regional partners, linking mainland trunk routes with Korea and Japan and adding seasonal leisure points.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub are expected to remain broadly steady with departure punctuality near current levels; afternoon convection and weekend peaks may still bring localized delays. Passengers should prioritize morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather updates via the NextFly App.