What's the busiest hour for departures at BKK?

Departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport peak at 07:00 local time, averaging 34.6 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

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

The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 1.4 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from BKK?

Thai Airways International Public Company (TG) is the largest operator at Suvarnabhumi Airport, with 5331 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from BKK?

Ko Samui (USM) is the most-flown destination, with 1380 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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BKK Airport - Suvarnabhumi Airport

Bangkok, Thailand. Departures peak at 07:00 local, averaging 34.6 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-11. Schedule coverage: 95 days observed.

Peak departure hour

07:00

34.6 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

04:00

1.4 flights/hr

Traffic score

74/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 528 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: 16:00 local (33.7 flights/hr). Total: 526.3 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Thai Airways International Public Company (TG) 5,331
2. Thai VietJet Air (VZ) 2,800
3. Bangkok Airways (PG) 2,332
4. Thai AirAsia (FD) 1,272
5. China Southern Airlines (CZ) 653

Top destinations

1. 🇹🇭 Ko Samui (USM) 1,380
2. 🇹🇭 Phuket (HKT) 1,362
3. 🇹🇭 Chiang Mai (CNX) 1,272
4. 🇭🇰 Hong Kong (HKG) 1,034
5. 🇸🇬 Singapore (SIN) 846

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at BKK?: Departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport peak at 07:00 local time, averaging 34.6 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of BKK?: The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 1.4 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from BKK?: Thai Airways International Public Company (TG) is the largest operator at Suvarnabhumi Airport, with 5331 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from BKK?: Ko Samui (USM) is the most-flown destination, with 1380 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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