Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 10,998

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: -6.08%

In August 2025, Kempegowda International Airport handled 10,998 departures, a -6.08% year-over-year change as carriers adjusted capacity and schedules in the Bengaluru market. Stronger connectivity on domestic trunk routes balanced softer demand on some secondary sectors, keeping the hub’s role for South India intact.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 90.16%

Change in On-Time Performance (YoY): +24.31 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 367

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -49.17%

Departure on-time performance reached 90.16%, with a change of +24.31 percentage points from a year earlier. Localized showers and air traffic flow programs created occasional bottlenecks, while improved ground handling and dispatch discipline reduced severe disruptions; passengers experienced fewer last‑minute cancellations at {name}.

Airlines Serving Kempegowda International Airport

Service at Kempegowda International Airport is anchored by India’s mainline and low‑cost carriers linking major metros and tier‑2 cities, alongside key Middle East and Southeast Asia gateways. This network design prioritizes domestic connectivity with growing international reach to leisure and business markets.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should remain broadly steady and departure punctuality near current levels; brief late‑afternoon convection and weekend peaks may still trigger pockets of delay. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on peak days, and use the NextFly App for real‑time gate and weather notifications.