Airline punctuality remains a key factor for travellers, and Cirium’s June 2026 On-Time Performance report reveals which carriers delivered the most r…
1. Saudia: Saudi Arabia’s national carrier topped the global rankings with an impressive 92.38% on-time arrival rate, leading the industry in operational reliability. (Image: Reuters)
2. Korean Air: Flying into second place, Korean Air recorded an 88.56% on-time arrival rate, reinforcing its reputation for consistent performance. (Image: Reuters)
3. Aeromexico: Precision met reliability as Aeromexico secured third place with an 86.94% on-time arrival rate and a perfect 100% tracked flights score. (Image: Reuters)
4. Air India: Air India emerged as the world’s fourth most punctual airline, achieving an 86.85% on-time arrival rate across more than 15,000 flights. (Image: Reuters)
5. Singapore Airlines: Known for its premium service, Singapore Airlines also impressed operationally with an 86.74% on-time arrival rate and a 99.86% completion factor. (Image: Reuters)
6. WestJet: Canada’s WestJet claimed the sixth spot, maintaining an 86.40% on-time arrival rate while operating nearly 16,800 flights. (Image: Reuters)
7. Emirates: Dubai-based Emirates ranked seventh with an 84.36% on-time arrival rate, backed by a strong 99.71% completion factor. (Image: Reuters)
8. Turkish Airlines: One of the world’s busiest carriers, Turkish Airlines flew into eighth place after operating more than 35,000 flights with an 84.26% on-time arrival rate. (Image: Reuters)
9. SAS: Scandinavian Airlines secured ninth place, posting an 83.39% on-time arrival rate and maintaining a 99.96% tracked flights score. (Image: Reuters)
10. Qatar Airways: Rounding out the top 10, Qatar Airways recorded an 83.04% on-time arrival rate, highlighting consistent operational performance across more than 13,000 flights. (Image: Reuters)

