London Southend crowned London’s most punctual airport

London Southend2 London Southend Airport has climbed the UK’s airport punctuality rankings, based on new data from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

The latest CAA 2025 statistics show that the airport climbed 15 places in the on-time performance chart.

It also holds the title of the most punctual airport in London, with 77.6% of flights departing or arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.

London Southend tripled its annual traffic to 720,000 passengers in 2025.

Jude Winstanley, CEO of London Southend Airport, said: “I am incredibly proud of what our teams have achieved over the past year. We know how important it is for passengers to fly on time, so this matters.”