What's the busiest hour for departures at CAN?

Departures from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport peak at 12:00 local time, averaging 98.5 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

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

The quietest hour with regular service is 03:00 local time, averaging 8.8 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from CAN?

China Southern Airlines (CZ) is the largest operator at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, with 2210 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from CAN?

Hangzhou (HGH) is the most-flown destination, with 578 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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CAN Airport - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Guangzhou, China. Departures peak at 12:00 local, averaging 98.5 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-12. Schedule coverage: 9 days observed.

Peak departure hour

12:00

98.5 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

03:00

8.8 flights/hr

Traffic score

64/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 1500.5 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: 20:00 local (94.7 flights/hr). Total: 1521.8 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. China Southern Airlines (CZ) 2,210
2. Sichuan Airlines (3U) 1,122
3. Air China (CA) 538
4. Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) 537
5. China Eastern Airlines (MU) 537

Top destinations

1. 🇨🇳 Hangzhou (HGH) 578
2. 🇨🇳 Shanghai (SHA) 499
3. 🇨🇳 Chengdu (CTU) 401
4. 🇨🇳 Beijing (PKX) 382
5. 🇨🇳 Shanghai (PVG) 288

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at CAN?: Departures from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport peak at 12:00 local time, averaging 98.5 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of CAN?: The quietest hour with regular service is 03:00 local time, averaging 8.8 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from CAN?: China Southern Airlines (CZ) is the largest operator at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, with 2210 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from CAN?: Hangzhou (HGH) is the most-flown destination, with 578 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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