UK Airport Delays: Which One to Watch Out for This Summer

Many people will travel this summer.

People are preparing for holidays. Some plan ahead, while others book last minute.

Not all trips go smoothly. Experts looked at UK airport data for the first half of 2025.

The results remind us to plan for possible delays.

Daniel Weston said: "Punctuality affects the start of a holiday. It can be expensive and stressful if flights are late."

If you have a tight connection or are paying for parking, a late flight can be a problem.

Passengers should check for updates before leaving home and know their rights if a flight is delayed.

Manchester Airport had the most delays.

Manchester Airport is where flights are most likely to be late.

Only 71.5% of flights left on time at Manchester Airport. This means many passengers were delayed.

Birmingham International was the second worst, and Stansted and Bournemouth were joint third.

London airports also had delays, showing it's not just a problem for smaller airports.

Birmingham International was second on the list.

Here are the top 10 UK airports with the most delays:

Manchester Airport said the analysis was misleading. They said factors outside their control affected punctuality.

Industrial action and weather caused many delays. Airspace restrictions also played a role.

The airport industry is working together to improve on-time departures and avoid cancellations.

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