Auckland Airport (AKL) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 5,660

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +4.41%

In August 2025, Auckland Airport operated 5,660 departing flights, a +4.41% year-over-year change as carriers aligned capacity to winter demand and trans‑Tasman flows. The growth concentrated on peak days, supporting regional connectivity while maintaining stability in long‑haul schedules.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 83.85%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +3.53 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 86

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -61.61%

Departure on-time performance reached 83.85% with a year-over-year difference of +3.53 percentage points, helped by tighter turnarounds and improved ground coordination. Weather fronts and strong winds occasionally slowed operations, and 86 cancellations (-61.61%) kept disruption limited for most travelers.

Airlines Serving Auckland

Auckland Airport is anchored by a mix of full‑service and low‑cost airlines, led by the national carrier and strong trans‑Tasman services to Australia. The network balances New Zealand domestic links with Asia–Pacific long‑haul corridors, sustaining the hub role for Auckland.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub are expected to remain broadly steady and departure punctuality to hover near current levels; afternoon winds and weekend peaks could trigger pockets of delay. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and follow real‑time gate and weather updates via the NextFly App.