Edinburgh Airport (EDI) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 5,950

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +9.76%

In August 2025, Edinburgh Airport handled 5,950 departing flights, a year‑over‑year change of +9.76%. Airlines concentrated capacity on peak leisure and short‑haul European flows, while business demand helped sustain weekday frequencies.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 64.45%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +1.29 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 25

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -58.33%

Departure on‑time performance was 64.45%, with a year‑over‑year change of +1.29 percentage points. Weather fronts over the North Sea and air traffic flow measures caused some bunching, and 25 departures (YoY -58.33%) were cancelled; passengers experienced fewer severe disruptions.

Airlines Serving EDI

Service at Edinburgh Airport is provided by a mix of full‑service and low‑cost carriers linking major UK and European cities as well as seasonal sun destinations. The network balances point‑to‑point demand with connections via partner hubs to long‑haul markets.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should remain broadly steady with punctuality near current levels; late‑afternoon showers and weekend peaks may bring localized delays. 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 updates via the NextFly App.