What's the busiest hour for departures at BHX?

Departures from Birmingham International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 21.6 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

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

The quietest hour with regular service is 23:00 local time, averaging 1.3 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from BHX?

Ryanair (FR) is the largest operator at Birmingham International Airport, with 496 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from BHX?

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most-flown destination, with 262 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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BHX Airport - Birmingham International Airport

Birmingham, United Kingdom. Departures peak at 06:00 local, averaging 21.6 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-16. Schedule coverage: 15 days observed.

Peak departure hour

06:00

21.6 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

23:00

1.3 flights/hr

Traffic score

79/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 226.3 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: 13:00 local (19.5 flights/hr). Total: 233.2 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Ryanair (FR) 496
2. Jet2.com Limited t/a Jet2.com (LS) 482
3. easyJet UK (U2) 314
4. TUI Airways (BY) 170
5. Aer Lingus (EI) 151

Top destinations

1. 🇳🇱 Amsterdam (AMS) 262
2. 🇫🇷 Paris (CDG) 232
3. 🇮🇪 Dublin (DUB) 231
4. 🇬🇧 Belfast (BHD) 171
5. 🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) 112

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at BHX?: Departures from Birmingham International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 21.6 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of BHX?: The quietest hour with regular service is 23:00 local time, averaging 1.3 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from BHX?: Ryanair (FR) is the largest operator at Birmingham International Airport, with 496 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from BHX?: Amsterdam (AMS) is the most-flown destination, with 262 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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