Incheon International Airport (ICN) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 16,117

Year-over-Year Growth: 2.73%

Incheon International Airport handled 16,117 departures in July 2025. The steady traffic underscores its role as South Korea’s primary international gateway, balancing long-haul connections with dense regional networks. Strong summer demand across Asia-Pacific and routes to North America and Europe kept volumes elevated.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 48.90%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: 28.42%

Cancelled Flights: 408

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: 26.71%

Punctuality improved compared with last July, giving travelers a better chance of leaving on schedule. At the same time, cancellations increased, reflecting weather events and operational pressures during the peak season. The mixed pattern suggests reliability gains alongside localized disruptions.

Airlines Serving ICN

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines anchor the hub, joined by a broad roster of international carriers. Together they provide wide coverage to Asia, Europe, and North America with both full-service and low-cost options. Connectivity through Seoul enables competitive one-stop itineraries worldwide.

Outlook

With traffic strong and OTP trending up, ICN enters late summer with positive momentum. Managing cancellation risk remains a focus for airlines and the airport. Passengers can improve trip reliability by booking earlier, monitoring updates, and considering off-peak departures.