Of 7,091 sampled EK departures, 80.0% left 15 minutes or more behind schedule. Average lateness was 35.7 minutes. Sample window: Oct 16, 2025 to Oct 16, 2026. Its published schedule has about 1,326 flights a week on 74 routes.
These are historical aggregates, not live status. A departure is late at 15 minutes past schedule.
| Month | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 409 | 71.6% | 26.0 min |
| 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 | 917 | 86.6% | 48.1 min |
| Apr 2026 | 221 | 67.4% | 31.7 min |
| May 2026 | 1,095 | 79.4% | 37.6 min |
| Jun 2026 | 377 | 66.8% | 25.4 min |
| Jul 2026 | 682 | 83.1% | 37.8 min |
| Aug 2026 | 810 | 82.4% | 38.8 min |
| Sep 2026 | 831 | 81.0% | 33.2 min |
| Oct 2026 | 425 | 75.1% | 25.4 min |
| Departure airport | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai (DXB) | 1,532 | 91.1% | 44.6 min |
| Schiphol (AMS) | 465 | 84.1% | 38.7 min |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 457 | 74.8% | 29.9 min |
| John F Kennedy International (JFK) | 411 | 91.7% | 38.4 min |
| Manchester Airport (MAN) | 404 | 92.3% | 44.4 min |
| Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) | 357 | 69.8% | 25.5 min |
| Heathrow (LHR) | 350 | 85.7% | 37.4 min |
| Charles De Gaulle (CDG) | 297 | 90.9% | 40.2 min |
| Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) | 293 | 73.7% | 32.1 min |
| Kastrup (CPH) | 231 | 61.5% | 27.3 min |
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