Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 7,517

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +8.19%

In August 2025, Düsseldorf Airport handled 7,517 departures, a year‑over‑year change of +8.19% as carriers adjusted capacity for late‑summer demand. Growth was led by point‑to‑point European leisure and steady German domestic traffic, supporting the Rhine‑Ruhr region’s connectivity.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 72.44%

Change in On-Time Performance: +7.22 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 26

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -78.33%

Departure punctuality at Düsseldorf Airport stood at 72.44%, improving by +7.22 percentage points versus a year ago, with occasional slow‑downs from afternoon showers and air traffic flow management. Only 26 departures were cancelled (-78.33% YoY), limiting knock‑on disruptions; travelers should still allow buffers during weekend peaks.

Airlines Serving Düsseldorf Airport

Service at Düsseldorf Airport is provided by a mix of European network and leisure carriers, balancing German domestic links with frequent flights to major EU capitals and Mediterranean destinations. The airport primarily supports point‑to‑point demand while offering connections via partner hubs across continental Europe.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Düsseldorf Airport are expected to remain broadly stable with departure punctuality near current levels; late‑day showers and weekend peaks could still cause localized delays. Passengers should favor morning departures and allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and keep an eye on real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.