Zayed International Airport (AUH) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 7,697

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +10.41%

In August 2025, Zayed International Airport handled 7,697 departing flights, a year-over-year change of +10.41%. Capacity was tilted toward regional and long‑haul peaks, with schedule refinements supporting demand recovery in the Gulf gateway.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 69.25%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: -3.65%

Cancelled Flights: 118

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -40.10%

Departure on-time performance was 69.25% (-3.65% YoY), while 118 departures were cancelled (-40.10% YoY). Afternoon heat and regional air traffic flow measures occasionally pressured punctuality at Zayed International Airport; travelers saw fewer severe disruptions than last year.

Airlines Serving Zayed International Airport

At Zayed International Airport, Etihad Airways anchors the network alongside regional and low‑cost partners, linking the Middle East with Asia, Europe, and North America. The hub structure concentrates waves for long‑haul connectivity and strong feeder traffic.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Zayed International Airport are expected to remain broadly steady and departure on‑time performance to fluctuate near current levels; late‑day heat and weekend peaks may cause localized delays. Passengers should favor morning departures and allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, while monitoring real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.