Garuda Indonesia Becomes the World's Most Punctual Airline According to OAG Aviation Worldwide

Garuda Indonesia has recorded increasingly solid operational performance, having been named the world’s most punctual airline for the period of March 2026. This accolade is based on a report from OAG Aviation Worldwide, an independent global airline punctuality ranking body, via its OAG Flightview platform. In the report, Garuda Indonesia achieved an On-Time Performance (OTP) rate of 97.9%, the highest among other global airlines. Deputy Director of Garuda Indonesia, Thomas Oentoro, stated that this achievement represents an important milestone in the company’s transformation journey, particularly in strengthening its increasingly competitive and consistent operational foundation. “This achievement is a strong indicator that our ongoing efforts to improve operational reliability are yielding tangible results,” Thomas said in his statement on Thursday, 16 April 2026. “Punctuality is a crucial element in building customer trust, and we are committed to making it a consistent standard of service we deliver,” he added. Thomas further noted that the accomplishment is inseparable from strengthened operational discipline across all lines, from optimising fleet readiness and aircraft rotation to enhancing cross-functional coordination to support smooth flight operations. “This is the result of collective efforts by all members of the Garuda Indonesia Group who continue to maintain operational standards with discipline, even amid challenging industry dynamics. We will continue to sustain this momentum as part of steps towards a more solid and sustainable turnaround phase,” Thomas said. This achievement further affirms Garuda Indonesia’s position as a competitive national airline on the global stage, while reflecting the company’s commitment to delivering safe, punctual flight services oriented towards increasingly trusted customer experiences. “This achievement is an initial step in the series of ongoing transformations being carried out by the company, as a foundation to deliver increasingly strong, adaptive, and competitive operational performance on the global level,” he stated. Based on the methodology used by OAG Aviation Worldwide, OTP calculation is based on the actual arrival time of the aircraft at the gate compared to the scheduled time. Additionally, the data considers all flights operated with a minimum data coverage requirement of 80% of total scheduled flights and a minimum operational threshold to qualify for the global ranking.