Of 7,784 sampled EK departures, 80.3% left 15 minutes or more behind schedule. Average lateness was 35.6 minutes. Sample window: Nov 2, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Its published schedule has about 181 flights a week on 13 routes.
These are historical aggregates, not live status. A departure is late at 15 minutes past schedule.
| Month | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 358 | 84.9% | 37.0 min |
| Jan 2026 | 300 | 82.3% | 41.8 min |
| Feb 2026 | 542 | 82.5% | 30.5 min |
| Mar 2026 | 918 | 86.6% | 48.1 min |
| Apr 2026 | 221 | 67.4% | 31.7 min |
| May 2026 | 1,095 | 79.4% | 37.6 min |
| Jun 2026 | 384 | 66.9% | 25.9 min |
| Jul 2026 | 682 | 83.1% | 37.8 min |
| Aug 2026 | 815 | 82.5% | 39.5 min |
| Sep 2026 | 840 | 81.1% | 33.3 min |
| Oct 2026 | 1,224 | 79.2% | 29.3 min |
| Departure airport | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Airport (DXB) | 1,775 | 91.2% | 43.0 min |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) | 489 | 83.2% | 37.6 min |
| London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 475 | 75.4% | 30.5 min |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | 436 | 91.1% | 37.7 min |
| London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 422 | 86.3% | 36.5 min |
| Manchester Airport (MAN) | 419 | 92.1% | 44.1 min |
| Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) | 396 | 69.2% | 25.6 min |
| Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) | 318 | 92.5% | 41.5 min |
| Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) | 289 | 74.1% | 32.4 min |
| Birmingham Airport (BHX) | 246 | 80.5% | 35.0 min |
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