Vueling, part of the IAG group, recorded the third highest punctuality rate among European airlines in April, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium.
The carrier achieved this position based on its overall on-time performance across its network. Multiple reports confirm Vueling’s strong showing, with earlier analyses from previous months highlighting its competitive standing in the low-cost segment. For instance, in April 2024, it placed second among Europe’s low-cost airlines with an 87.2% on-time rate over more than 19,300 flights.
At Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Vueling led low-cost punctuality in April 2024 with 88.7% on over 11,400 flights. It also topped the category at other Spanish airports including Bilbao, Sevilla, Tenerife Norte, and Vigo, with rates reaching 93.5% in Vigo.
In January, Vueling ranked second overall in Europe with 85.4% punctuality on over 15,000 flights, leading at Barcelona (86.8%), Bilbao (89.3%), and Santiago de Compostela (84.2%).