What's the busiest hour for departures at ADL?

Departures from Adelaide International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 17.7 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of ADL?

The quietest hour with regular service is 22:00 local time, averaging 1.9 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from ADL?

Qantas Airways (QF) is the largest operator at Adelaide International Airport, with 1355 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from ADL?

Melbourne (MEL) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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ADL Airport - Adelaide International Airport

Adelaide, Australia. Departures peak at 06:00 local, averaging 17.7 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-18. Schedule coverage: 58 days observed.

Peak departure hour

06:00

17.7 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

22:00

1.9 flights/hr

Traffic score

84/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 154.8 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 11:00 local (13.7 flights/hr). Total: 127.2 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Qantas Airways (QF) 1,355
2. Virgin Australia Airlines Pty (VA) 703
3. Jetstar Airways Pty (JQ) 574
4. Australiawide Airlines Ltd. d/b/a Regional Express (ZL) 336
5. Alliance Airlines PTY (QQ) 147

Top destinations

1. 🇦🇺 Melbourne (MEL) 699
2. 🇦🇺 Sydney (SYD) 602
3. 🇦🇺 Brisbane (BNE) 339
4. 🇦🇺 Port Lincoln (PLO) 273
5. 🇦🇺 Perth (PER) 236

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at ADL?: Departures from Adelaide International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 17.7 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of ADL?: The quietest hour with regular service is 22:00 local time, averaging 1.9 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from ADL?: Qantas Airways (QF) is the largest operator at Adelaide International Airport, with 1355 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from ADL?: Melbourne (MEL) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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