Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 16,583

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +6.63%

In August 2025, Kuala Lumpur International Airport handled 16,583 departing flights, a +6.63% year-over-year change as carriers refined schedules and capacity through the late-summer peak. Demand across Southeast Asia and connecting flows remained firm, supporting the hub’s regional role while competitive pricing shaped load factors.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 62.23%

Change in On-Time Performance: -1.49 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 219

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -76.25%

Departure punctuality reached 62.23%, with a change of -1.49 percentage points versus the prior period, reflecting afternoon convection, air traffic flow measures, and ground handling constraints. Cancelled departures totaled 219 (-76.25% YoY), and travelers experienced sporadic queues; booking morning flights and keeping buffers helps reduce missed connections.

Airlines Serving Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Service at Kuala Lumpur International Airport is provided by a mix of full‑service and low‑cost carriers linking ASEAN capitals, Northeast Asia, and selected Middle East long‑haul markets. The network emphasizes regional connectivity with multiple daily frequencies on trunk routes and seasonal adjustments to leisure destinations.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub are expected to be broadly steady with departure punctuality fluctuating near current levels; afternoon showers and weekend peaks remain the key risk windows. Passengers should prefer morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.