The most turbulent flights in the world revealed
While many travellers have experienced a bumpy ride while on a plane, there are some routes that are rougher than others.
Thanks to Turbli research, the most turbulent flight routes in the world for 2025 have been announced for worried flyers to avoid when booking their holidays.
All destinations are situated in just two continents and four countries, and all involve flying over high altitudes.
Turbulence is measured in Eddy Dissipation Rate (EDR), which describes turbulence levels without regard to aircraft characteristics, meaning the same levels of turbulence may be experienced differently depending on the size and build of the aircraft.
Dramatic changes in land altitude, particularly mountain ranges, create eddies, or swirls of disrupted airflow all create turbulence.
With 0-20 on the EDR scale is considered light turbulence, these flight paths measure double digits in their levels of severity.
Most of these destinations are located in South America, so if you’re particularly adverse to a bumpy flight, maybe take these stats into account before booking your next holiday.
Check out the list of the 10 most turbulent flights in the world below.
10. San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) to Santiago (Chile). 18.475 average EDR.
9. Chengdu (China) to Xining (China). 18.482 average EDR.
8. Kathmandu (Nepal) to Paro (Bhutan). 18.563 average EDR.
7. Santa Cruz (Bolivia) to Santiago (Chile). 18.598 average EDR.
6. Chengdu (China) to Lhasa (China). 18.644 average EDR.
5. Kathmandu to Lhasa. 18.817 average EDR.
4. Mendoza (Argentina) to San Carlos de Bariloche. 19.252 average EDR.
3. Mendoza to Salta (Argentina). 19.825 average EDR.
2. Córdoba to Santiago. 20.214 average EDR
1. Mendoza to Santiago. 24.684 average EDR.
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