Norwegian named Europe’s most punctual airline as it heads into the busy summer season

Norwegian has been named Europe’s most punctual airline in May 2026, according to the latest On-Time Performance (OTP) rankings from Cirium, the leading aviation analytics company.

With an On-time performance score of 88.58 percent as measured by Cirium, Norwegian ranked first among all European airlines, underlining the company’s strong operational performance and reliability ahead of the peak summer travel season.

“We are very proud to be recognised as Europe’s most punctual airline. For our customers, punctuality means confidence that their journey will go according to plan. This achievement reflects the focused efforts we have made over time to strengthen our operation and deliver a reliable and predictable travel experience,” says Henrik Fjeld, Chief Operation Officer in Norwegian.

Over the past three months, Norwegian has operated close to 100 percent of its scheduled flights. The combination of high punctuality and high regularity highlights the resilience and stability of the airline’s operation as it prepares for the busiest travel period of the year.

“Punctuality is important, but it is only one part of the full picture. High regularity means that we deliver the flights we put on sale and that our operation performs consistently day after day. Achieving Europe’s highest punctuality while simultaneously operating more than 99 percent of scheduled flights is clear evidence of a robust and well-functioning operation,” says Henrik Fjeld.

Employee commitment behind Europe-leading performance

For Norwegian, the Cirium ranking is an important recognition of the long-term work undertaken across the company to strengthen operational performance, improve efficiency and create a more resilient airline.

“Being named Europe’s most punctual airline is first and foremost a recognition of the dedication and professionalism of our colleagues in the air, on ground, and across the organisation. Every on-time departure and arrival is the result of teamwork, commitment and operational excellence. This achievement gives us a strong platform as we head into the busiest months of the year,” says Fjeld.