Airlines spend $25,000-$35,000 hourly to fly A380s

Operating an Airbus A380 in 2025 costs between $25,000 and $35,000 per flight hour, influenced by fuel, maintenance, and airport fees. This superjumbo remains a costly aircraft to operate. The high operating costs stem from significant fuel consumption, maintenance needs, and airport charges, but airlines like Emirates can offset these with high passenger capacity on popular routes. Newcomer Global Airlines aims to use premium services to justify the costs. While the A380 faces drawbacks like specialized maintenance and airport requirements, its capacity and prestige still appeal to some airlines, particularly in slot-constrained airports, despite the rise of more fuel-efficient aircraft.