Bilbao leads in punctuality
According to Eurocontrol, Bilbao stands out as the most punctual Spanish airport, achieving an impressive 85.3% punctuality rate. This achievement positions Bilbao at the top of the punctuality ranking among Spanish airports.
The performance of other Spanish airports
Seville and Madrid in the ranking
In contrast, Seville is ranked ninth with 81.8% punctuality, while Madrid is ranked eleventh with 81.6%. These figures reveal the performance of these airports in terms of punctuality, showing a significant difference with respect to Bilbao.
Barcelona and other airports
On the other hand, Barcelona airport is ranked 32nd, with a 79.3% punctuality rate. This position reveals a lower performance compared to Bilbao, Seville and Madrid. Likewise, other airports such as Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Ibiza, Alicante, Lanzarote, Tenerife North, Malaga, Tenerife South and Gran Canaria show different levels of punctuality, reflecting the variability in the punctuality performance of Spanish airports.
Delays in Spain
During the first half of 2024, approximately 1 in 5 flights in Spain experienced delays. These delays can be attributed to various causes, such as airline-related issues, unfavorable weather conditions, geopolitical conflicts, among other factors.
International positioning
In the international context, Spain is ranked eighth in punctuality, with an index of 79.2%. This position reflects the country’s punctual performance compared to other European nations, evidencing both its strengths and areas for improvement in the management of flight punctuality.
Final considerations
Flight delays not only impact the passenger experience, but may also give rise to rights to compensation in certain circumstances. It is essential to understand the implications of on-time performance in aviation and the measures that can be taken to improve the on-time performance of airports.
