The European Aviation Report for May 13-19 was recently published by EUROCONTROL. According to the report, Istanbul Airport was ranked as the busiest airport in Europe during this period with an average of 1434 flights per day. Following closely behind were Amsterdam Schiphol with 1412 flights and London Heathrow with 1326 flights.
The report also highlighted other notable statistics, such as the total number of flights across Europe during the week, which reached over 90,000. The busiest day for air traffic was Thursday, May 16, with over 16,000 flights recorded. The report also noted that the overall on-time performance for flights in Europe during this period was 77.3%, with the highest punctuality rate seen in the Baltic states.
In terms of airlines, the report identified Lufthansa as the airline with the most flights during the week, followed by easyJet and Ryanair. Additionally, the report highlighted the top ten busiest air routes in Europe during the week, with most of them being domestic routes within countries such as Spain, Germany, and the UK.
Overall, the European Aviation Report provided valuable insights into the state of aviation in Europe during the third week of May. It showcased Istanbul Airport as the busiest in the region, as well as provided data on total flight numbers, on-time performance, and top airlines and routes. This information is important for understanding trends in air travel and for making informed decisions regarding air traffic management and airport operations.
As the summer travel season approaches, it will be interesting to see how these trends evolve and whether Istanbul Airport will maintain its position as the busiest in Europe. The data from the European Aviation Report will be crucial for stakeholders in the aviation industry to adapt to changing demand and ensure the safe and efficient operation of flights across the continent.
