Birmingham Airport second worst UK airport for flight delays

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 06:09 · Archive

Birmingham Airport had 7.16 per cent of flights delayed over an hour, second only to Manchester.

Birmingham Airport is the second worst airport in the UK for flight delays, according to a study by air passenger rights experts AirAdvisor. The research analysed the percentage of flights departing more than 60 minutes late at the UK's 20 busiest airports between September 30, 2025, and October 1, 2026. Birmingham Airport saw 7.16 per cent of its departures delayed by more than an hour, just behind Manchester Airport, which topped the list with 7.73 per cent. This placed Birmingham above other airports including Bournemouth at 6.99 per cent, Southampton at 6.94 per cent, and London Stansted at 6.73 per cent.

AirAdvisor CEO Anton Radchenko noted that flight punctuality at individual airports is not necessarily an indication of overall reliability, as factors outside airport control such as weather, high winds and fog can lead to disruption. He said passengers have protections when delays occur. Under the UK261 regulation, if passengers arrive at their destination over three hours late, they may be due up to £520 in compensation, depending on journey distance. Passengers affected by delays of over two hours have the right to claim food and drink vouchers from their airline while waiting at the airport.

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• Birmingham Airport second worst in UK for flight delays, data suggestsThe ranking comes from a study by air passenger rights experts AirAdvisor, which analysed the percentage of flights departing more than 60 minutes late at the UK’s 20 busiest airports between September 30, 2025, and October 1, 2026.Worcester News · 24 Oct, 05:00
• Birmingham Airport second worst in UK for flight delays, data suggestsThe ranking comes from a study by air passenger rights experts AirAdvisor, which analysed the percentage of flights departing more than 60 minutes late at the UK’s 20 busiest airports between September 30, 2025, and October 1, 2026.Malvern Gazette · 24 Oct, 05:00

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