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Spanish airport punctuality and capacity trends

Overview

An analysis of Spanish aviation performance during the third quarter of 2026 reveals significant disparities in flight punctuality across the country. Approximately 30% of flights experienced delays or cancellations, totaling roughly 88,000 incidents.

Asturias, Bilbao, and Santiago de Compostela emerged as the most punctual airports, with on-time rates ranging from 80% to 84%. In contrast, several locations fell below the national average of 70%, including Barcelona-El Prat (65%), Reus (64%), Ibiza (64%), and Palma de Mallorca, which recorded the lowest punctuality at 59%.

Regarding seasonal capacity, Córdoba Airport is entering the winter season with a scheduled 17% decrease in available seats compared to the previous campaign. This reduction is attributed to Vueling adjusting operations due to high fuel costs and aircraft shortages, affecting connections between Córdoba and Barcelona.

Entities

AirHelp · Reus Airport · Palma de Mallorca Airport · Vueling · Bilbao Airport

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Spanish airports report varying performance in punctuality and seasonal capacity

    Spanish airports face mixed results, with Reus and Barcelona reporting low punctuality rates, while Córdoba prepares for a winter season with reduced flight capacity due to operational adjustments.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Spanish airports report varying punctuality levels during summer

    An AirHelp study of 44 Spanish airports shows Asturias and Bilbao leading in punctuality, while Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, and Reus recorded the lowest rates during the summer months.

Sources

deia.eus · diaridigital.tarragona21.com · eldiadecordoba.es · lavozdeibiza.com · merca2.es