London Heathrow (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport handled 7,859,325 passengers in July 2026, down 1.5% on a year earlier, according to the UK CAA.
Flights (arrivals + departures) over time
The most recent periods20 periods
| Period | Flights (arrivals + departures) 2025 | Flights (arrivals + departures) 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38,902 | 38,629 | ▼ 0.7% |
| February | 35,966 | 35,533 | ▼ 1.2% |
| March | 38,612 | 38,832 | ▲ 0.6% |
| April | 40,520 | 38,648 | ▼ 4.6% |
| May | 41,659 | 40,603 | ▼ 2.5% |
| June | 40,236 | 39,424 | ▼ 2.0% |
| July | 41,676 | 41,219 | ▼ 1.1% |
| August | 41,755 | 41,239 | ▼ 1.2% |
| September | 40,380 | – | – |
| October | 41,389 | – | in progress |
| November | 38,901 | – | – |
| December | 40,076 | – | – |
| Year to date (Jan–Aug) | 319,326 | 314,127 | ▼ 1.6% |
Passengers over time
The most recent periods19 periods
| Period | Passengers 2025 | Passengers 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6,324,137 | 6,463,289 | ▲ 2.2% |
| February | 5,713,253 | 5,821,301 | ▲ 1.9% |
| March | 6,220,512 | 6,648,550 | ▲ 6.9% |
| April | 7,099,310 | 6,721,740 | ▼ 5.3% |
| May | 7,204,362 | 7,121,542 | ▼ 1.1% |
| June | 7,359,020 | 7,227,536 | ▼ 1.8% |
| July | 7,981,535 | 7,859,325 | ▼ 1.5% |
| August | 8,036,159 | – | – |
| September | 7,348,513 | – | – |
| October | 7,366,983 | – | in progress |
| November | 6,636,316 | – | – |
| December | 7,191,078 | – | – |
| Year to date (Jan–Jul) | 47,902,129 | 47,863,283 | ▼ 0.1% |
Tonnes of cargo over time
The most recent periods19 periods
| Period | Tonnes of cargo 2025 | Tonnes of cargo 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 123,343 | 124,477 | ▲ 0.9% |
| February | 124,187 | 128,662 | ▲ 3.6% |
| March | 143,982 | 134,529 | ▼ 6.6% |
| April | 128,537 | 129,862 | ▲ 1.0% |
| May | 134,376 | 137,056 | ▲ 2.0% |
| June | 128,629 | 133,432 | ▲ 3.7% |
| July | 133,826 | 136,539 | ▲ 2.0% |
| August | 132,908 | – | – |
| September | 124,597 | – | – |
| October | 137,144 | – | in progress |
| November | 142,203 | – | – |
| December | 138,232 | – | – |
| Year to date (Jan–Jul) | 916,881 | 924,557 | ▲ 0.8% |
Seasonality · flights (arrivals + departures) by month
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37,237 | 36,470 | 39,780 | 39,330 | 41,321 | 40,055 | 41,745 | 41,790 | 40,175 | 41,155 | 38,272 | 39,029 |
| 2025 | 38,902 | 35,966 | 38,612 | 40,520 | 41,659 | 40,236 | 41,676 | 41,755 | 40,380 | 41,389 | 38,901 | 40,076 |
| 2026 | 38,629 | 35,533 | 38,832 | 38,648 | 40,603 | 39,424 | 41,219 | 41,239 |
Our own count, day by day
We counted 17,328 departures and arrivals at London Heathrow Airport over the last 13 complete days, from the airport's own public flight board.
Our own count · not official · not comparable with the figure aboveShort series — London Heathrow Airport has only 13 days so far. Enough to show the level now, not enough to read a trend.
Short series — months has only 1 months so far. Enough to show the level now, not enough to read a trend.
Sum of our daily count. “n/N days” = incomplete period.
Short series — quarters has only 1 quarters so far. Enough to show the level now, not enough to read a trend.
Sum of our daily count. “n/N days” = incomplete period.
Short series — years has only 1 years so far. Enough to show the level now, not enough to read a trend.
Sum of our daily count. “n/N days” = incomplete period.
The most recent periods13 periods
| Period | Flights counted | 7-day total |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 1,333 | 9,291 |
| Aug 30, 2026 | 1,352 | 9,300 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 1,301 | 9,292 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 1,322 | 9,293 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1,309 | 9,331 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 1,331 | 9,371 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 1,343 | 9,380 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 1,342 | |
| Aug 23, 2026 | 1,344 | |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1,302 | |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1,360 | |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1,349 | |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1,340 |
Environment
Airport Carbon Accreditation
Level 4+ London Heathrow Airport holds Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4+ (status checked October 2026), according to the programme's public list.
A certification of how the airport operator manages its own carbon emissions (levels 1–5, "+" = with offsetting). It is not a measure of how much the airport or its flights emit.Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACI)
Partial records from Eurostat Eurostat records only the part of London Heathrow Airport's traffic that touches its own network. These are not London Heathrow Airport's busiest destinations or its overall on-time rate.
Flights recorded between Jan 1, 2024 and Dec 31, 2024, counted from flight records published by Eurostat. Not a current timetable.
| Airport at the other end | Flights | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin Airport DUB | 13,015 | 449 |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS | 11,120 | 370 |
| Frankfurt Main Airport FRA | 10,854 | 654 |
| Munich Airport MUC | 9,431 | 941 |
| Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport MAD | 9,150 | 1,244 |
| Charles de Gaulle International Airport CDG | 8,937 | 348 |
| Geneva International Airport GVA | 8,937 | 754 |
| Zürich Airport ZRH | 8,542 | 788 |
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport LIS | 7,583 | 1,564 |
| Copenhagen Kastrup Airport CPH | 7,157 | 979 |
Flight timing & delays
Historical departures, grouped by the scheduled local time at the departure airport. These are recorded outcomes, not a forecast for your flight.
Source: Brazil's ANAC · Oct 12, 2024 → Jul 31, 2026
Departure hour
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| Departure hour | On-time departures | Average departure delay | With departure time | Recorded flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
| 01:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
| 02:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
| 03:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
| 04:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
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| 06:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
| 07:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
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| 09:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
| 10:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
| 11:00 | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 61 | 64 |
| 12:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
| 13:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
| 14:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
| 15:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
| 16:00 | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 1 | 1 |
| 17:00 | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 2 | 2 |
| 18:00 | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 1 | 1 |
| 19:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
| 20:00 | 83.7% | 5.8 min | 307 | 310 |
| 21:00 | 89.2% | 3.6 min | 510 | 519 |
| 22:00 | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 166 | 166 |
| 23:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
Day of week
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No bucket in this view has 200 measured departures yet. Flight counts are shown; on-time and delay charts become available when the sample is large enough.
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| Day of week | On-time departures | Average departure delay | With departure time | Recorded flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 141 | 142 |
| Tuesday | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 160 | 165 |
| Wednesday | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 142 | 143 |
| Thursday | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 162 | 164 |
| Friday | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 141 | 143 |
| Saturday | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 163 | 165 |
| Sunday | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 139 | 141 |
Month of year
Months combine the same calendar month across the years shown; this is a seasonal pattern, not a monthly time series.
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No bucket in this view has 200 measured departures yet. Flight counts are shown; on-time and delay charts become available when the sample is large enough.
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| Month of year | On-time departures | Average departure delay | With departure time | Recorded flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 137 | 137 |
| Feb | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 122 | 124 |
| Mar | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 130 | 132 |
| Apr | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 60 | 60 |
| May | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 62 | 64 |
| Jun | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 60 | 60 |
| Jul | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 62 | 62 |
| Aug | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 31 | 32 |
| Sep | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 29 | 30 |
| Oct | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 92 | 94 |
| Nov | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 129 | 131 |
| Dec | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 134 | 137 |
Delay and on-time rates need at least 200 measured departures per bucket. Smaller samples remain visible in the flight-count chart. An empty slot means no observations, not zero flights.
Recorded outcomes
- On time 85.0% 904
- Delayed >15 min 13.5% 144
- Cancelled 1.4% 15
- Missing departure time 0.0% 0
All recorded flights with a known scheduled local time, counted once. Missing actual times are shown separately.
On time means departing no more than 15 minutes after schedule. Cancelled flights and flights missing departure times are excluded from the on-time rate and average delay.