Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 4,442

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: -4.84%

In August 2025, Vnukovo International Airport handled 4,442 departing flights, a year‑over‑year change of -4.84%. Capacity deployment and schedule trims around shoulder periods shaped demand, while regional connectivity supported steady flows. This mix helped the Moscow market maintain breadth without overextending peak resources.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 69.02%

Change in On-Time Performance (percentage points): -5.48 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 22

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: +69.23%

Departure on‑time performance reached 69.02% and changed by -5.48 percentage points from a year earlier. Late‑day convective weather and air traffic flow management produced some knock‑on delays, though most itineraries were protected. Cancelled departures totaled 22 (+69.23% versus last year), and travelers experienced fewer wholesale disruptions.

Airlines Serving VKO

Service at Vnukovo International Airport blends full‑service and low‑cost carriers linking domestic Russia with near‑regional markets across Europe and Central Asia. The network emphasizes high‑frequency spokes to core cities plus seasonal leisure routes, supporting banked connections through the hub.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should remain broadly steady with punctuality near current levels; afternoon thunderstorms and weekend peaks remain the main risk window. Passengers should prefer morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and track real‑time gate and weather alerts in the NextFly App.