Sochi International Airport (AER) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 5,038

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +6.22%

In August 2025, Sochi International Airport handled 5,038 departures, a year‑over‑year change of +6.22%, as carriers balanced capacity with late‑summer demand. The hub’s schedule emphasized peak‑period connectivity for domestic and leisure flows across the region.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 63.44%

Change in On-Time Performance: +4.15 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 22

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -76.84%

Departure punctuality reached 63.44% with a change of +4.15 percentage points from the comparable period, while cancelled departures totaled 22 (-76.84% year over year). Isolated delays were linked to afternoon congestion and weather windows; allowing extra buffer helped protect connections.

Airlines Serving AER

Service at Sochi International Airport is provided by a blend of full‑service and low‑cost carriers, linking major domestic cities and selected seasonal leisure markets. The network prioritizes short‑ to medium‑haul coverage with schedules tailored to weekend peaks.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub are expected to remain broadly steady and departure on‑time performance to hover near current levels; afternoon convection and weekend peaks may still trigger pockets of delay. Passengers should favor morning departures, build 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor gate and weather alerts in the NextFly App.