Dubai International Airport (DXB) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 18,751

Year-over-Year Growth: 2.99%

Dubai International Airport handled 18,751 departing flights in July 2025, a steady increase year over year, underscoring Dubai's role as a major long-haul and regional gateway.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 53.09%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: 6.25%

Cancelled Flights: 149

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: 53.61%

Punctuality improved compared with last July, but cancellations rose notably, reflecting periods of operational strain during the busy summer peak.

Airlines Serving DXB

Key operators include Emirates and flydubai, complemented by a wide mix of international carriers that provide global connectivity across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Outlook

With traffic growth and better on-time performance offset by higher cancellations, DXB enters late summer with a mixed operational picture. Travelers should allow buffer time, track flight updates, and consider off-peak departures.