Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 4,184

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +5.34%

In August 2025, Ankara Esenboğa Airport handled 4,184 departures, a +5.34% year-over-year increase as airlines optimized schedules and capacity. The hub’s mix of domestic and regional demand supported steady growth across peak travel periods. Network adjustments emphasized reliability during weekends and late‑evening waves.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 75.33%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: -2.36 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 18

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -68.42%

Departure punctuality at Ankara Esenboğa Airport was 75.33%, with variability linked to afternoon convection and occasional air traffic flow measures. Only 18 departures were cancelled (-68.42% YoY), limiting severe disruptions; passengers experienced fewer missed connections and shorter rebooking queues. Ground handling readiness and schedule padding helped absorb localized weather impacts.

Airlines Serving ESB

Ankara Esenboğa Airport is served by a blend of full‑service and low‑cost carriers that anchor domestic connectivity and regional links; with 4,184 August departures, the network balances origin‑and‑destination traffic and connections. Seasonal leisure routes complement core business markets to maintain coverage across major Turkish and nearby international cities.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Ankara Esenboğa Airport should remain broadly stable with departure on‑time performance holding near current levels; late‑day storms and weekend peaks remain the primary risk windows. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.