İstanbul Airports & THY Set European Benchmark with 85% On-Time Arrival Record

EUROCONTROL’s Air Navigation Performance Report for 13‑19 July places Istanbul Airport at the top of Europe with an 81 % on‑time departure rate, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport follows at 78 %. Meanwhile, Turkish Airlines achieved a remarkable 85 % on‑time arrival rate, ranking it among the most punctual carriers in the continent.

Operational Summit: Istanbul Airport’s Performance

■81 % on‑time departure rate, the highest in Europe

■More than 1,000 flights executed flawlessly during the period

■Delay times kept below 5 % despite high traffic volume

THY’s Record Arrival Rate

■85 % on‑time arrival, the highest in Europe

■8 % increase over 2023, surpassing sector averages

■Directly boosts customer satisfaction and P&L

Investor Outlook: Market Implications

■High operational performance exerts positive pressure on THY shares

■Efficient airport operations can reduce Turkish Airlines’ logistics costs

■Competitive advantage supports a projected 10 % growth for 2025

Markets view Istanbul’s and THY’s operational excellence as a signal that strengthens confidence in the aviation sector. In a landscape of fierce competition, Turkey’s infrastructure gains may open new avenues for regional investors.