- By Ridam Sharma
- Tue, 29 Jul 2025 03:01 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
On-Time Airlines: Airlines have significantly changed the way the world travels. It has made travel fast and convenient. However, delayed flights can make your travel frustrating and inconvenient. Therefore, according to the recent Best On-Time Airlines report by Cirium, let’s take a look at airlines that have emerged as the world the best in punctuality and operational reliability. The list is based on airlines’ flawless history of timely departures and arrivals, which highlights good customer service and sound airline management habits.
List Of Most On-time Airlines In The World:
| Airline | Completion Factor | Within Block Time | On-Time Arrivals | On-Time Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico (AM) | 99.32% | 75.82% | 86.70% | 87.73% |
| Saudia (SV) | 99.82% | 68.34% | 86.35% | 88.82% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 98.95% | 77.34% | 83.46% | 83.74% |
| LATAM Airlines (LA) | 98.52% | 71.04% | 82.89% | 83.23% |
| Qatar Airways (QR) | 99.72% | 73.76% | 82.83% | 82.56% |
Which Airline Is Named The Most On-Time Global Airline In 2024?
Aeromexico (AM) of Mexico
Aeromexico (AM) of Mexico is the most on-time airline in the world. With a completion factor of 99.32% and an on-time arrival of 86.70% per cent, Aeromexico shows outstanding operational effectiveness. Their 87.73 per cent on-time departure rate also places them at the top of the list when it comes to reliability among international carriers. The share of credit of this Mexican airline goes to tight and manageable scheduling, along with growing infrastructure at its Mexico City hub.
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Saudia (SV)
As the name suggests, Saudia (SV) is a Saudi Arabian-based airline, which is the second-most on-time airline in the world, with about 99.82 per cent completion factor. Saudia Airlines is the highest in the list of on-time departures with 88.82 per cent. This demonstrates strong operational command over fleet management and airport coordination in the Jeddah and Riyadh hubs. Saudia's punctuality shows the improving efficiency of the Middle Eastern carriers in the global arena.
Delta Air Lines (DL)
Delta Air Lines (DL) is the highest-performing US airline and ranks third internationally. Its factor of completion is around 98.95 per cent, with on-time departure and arrival at 83.46 per cent and 83.74 per cent, respectively. Delta's hubs, particularly Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, are one of the busiest airports in the world and face tremendous traffic passing through them daily, which makes its on-time record in this busy surroundings and competitive environment huge.
LATAM Airlines (LA)
LATAM Airlines (LA) is the largest South American airline group based in Chile. LATAM's completion factor is 98.52 per cent, with on-time arrival being 82.89 per cent and departure punctuality at 83.23 per cent. LATAM uses a significant fleet to serve more than 150 destinations and has been praised for its growing operational reliability within the region.
Qatar Airways (QR)
Qatar Airways (QR) is one of the large Middle Eastern airlines. It has a 99.72 per cent completion factor and an 82.83 per cent on-time arrival. Its on-time departures are a bit weaker compared to Aeromexico and Saudia, but are still growing at 82.56 per cent. Qatar Airways is globally known for good service quality and timely operations from its hub at Doha.
Where Does Indian Airlines Rank On The List Of Most On-Time Airlines?
Indian airlines are significantly improving, but are not among the world’s most on-time airlines. Some of India's major airlines like IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet are making essential efforts to thrive on on-time performance and operational efficiency. However, issues like traffic jams at congested Indian airports and infrastructure constraints rank them lower on the list. The constant efforts, investments and strategies by airlines are striving to improve India's performance in the coming years.
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The above list of on-time airlines highlights operational excellence, with factors like flight completion, departures, and punctuality in arrival, which are all responsible for a quality journey for travellers. Latin American and Middle Eastern airlines like Aeromexico, Saudia, and Qatar Airways lead the top spots with regional dominance in punctuality, while big giants like the US and South American airlines, Delta and LATAM, still hold good rankings globally.