Mexico City International Airport Recognized for Global Punctuality
Mexico City, January 8, 2026 – The Mexico City International Airport (AICM) has once again secured its position among the world’s most punctual airports, ranking third globally in 2025. This prestigious recognition comes from Cirium, a leading aviation data consulting firm, and highlights the airport’s consistent operational efficiency.
For the second consecutive year, AICM has demonstrated exceptional performance, achieving an 86.55% on-time departure rate. This figure represents an improvement over the 84.04% recorded in 2024, underscoring the airport’s continuous efforts to enhance its services. The annual punctuality report from Cirium, released every January, places AICM behind only Santiago de Chile’s Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport and Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
Operational Volume and Regional Leadership
In 2025, AICM managed a total of 295,737 operations that departed within 15 minutes of their scheduled time. This impressive volume solidifies AICM’s standing as the top-performing airport in Mexico for punctuality and a prominent leader within the Latin American region. Its consistent high ranking distinguishes it from other major terminals in the area, bolstering its reputation and increasing its prestige among global airports.
Strategies for Enhanced Punctuality
The notable improvement in AICM’s punctuality levels is attributed to several strategic initiatives implemented since 2023. These include a reduction in operations during peak hours and a comprehensive reorganization of scheduled departure and arrival times. The airport’s administration, in collaboration with the entire airport community, has prioritized strict control over authorized hourly operations and measures to prevent the misuse of landing and departure slots.
This coordinated effort, involving airlines, service providers, aeronautical authorities, and air traffic controllers, has been crucial in strengthening punctuality and the overall quality of service for passengers. The institutional statement from AICM emphasizes that this collaborative approach has been key to achieving outstanding efficiency standards, thereby improving the travel experience and reinforcing its leadership in the global aviation industry.
Aeroméxico: A Partner in Punctuality
Further enhancing Mexico’s standing in efficient air transport, Cirium also recognized Aeroméxico as the world’s most punctual airline for the second consecutive year. Aeroméxico successfully executed 188,859 operations across 23 countries with an impressive 90% punctuality rate. This dual recognition for both the airport and the national airline underscores Mexico’s commitment to excellence in air travel.
The sustained leadership of AICM in punctuality, as confirmed by both Cirium and Mexican authorities, instills greater confidence among passengers and airline operators. This consistent performance reinforces AICM’s position as a benchmark for efficiency and quality in the global aviation sector.
Source: [infobae.com](https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2026/01/08/el-aeropuerto-internacional-de-la-ciudad-de-mexico-es-el-tercero-mas-puntual-del-mundo-en-2025/)
