What's the busiest hour for departures at AUH?

Departures from Abu Dhabi International Airport peak at 02:00 local time, averaging 39.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

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

The quietest hour with regular service is 19:00 local time, averaging 1.2 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from AUH?

Etihad Airways (EY) is the largest operator at Abu Dhabi International Airport, with 8587 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from AUH?

Kochi (COK) is the most-flown destination, with 471 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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AUH Airport - Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Departures peak at 02:00 local, averaging 39.2 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-16. Schedule coverage: 92 days observed.

Peak departure hour

02:00

39.2 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

19:00

1.2 flights/hr

Traffic score

86/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 219.4 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: 19:00 local (35.5 flights/hr). Total: 222.5 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Etihad Airways (EY) 8,587
2. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (3L) 1,724
3. InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. d/b/a IndiGo (6E) 769
4. Air India Charters (IX) 441
5. Qatar Airways (QR) 214

Top destinations

1. 🇮🇳 Kochi (COK) 471
2. 🇶🇦 Doha (DOH) 461
3. 🇮🇱 Tel Aviv (TLV) 374
4. 🇪🇬 Cairo (CAI) 372
5. 🇮🇳 Mumbai (BOM) 369

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at AUH?: Departures from Abu Dhabi International Airport peak at 02:00 local time, averaging 39.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of AUH?: The quietest hour with regular service is 19:00 local time, averaging 1.2 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from AUH?: Etihad Airways (EY) is the largest operator at Abu Dhabi International Airport, with 8587 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from AUH?: Kochi (COK) is the most-flown destination, with 471 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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