What's the busiest hour for departures at CBR?

Departures from Canberra International Airport peak at 18:00 local time, averaging 9.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

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

The quietest hour with regular service is 20:00 local time, averaging 2.9 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from CBR?

Qantas Airways (QF) is the largest operator at Canberra International Airport, with 831 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from CBR?

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

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CBR Airport - Canberra International Airport

Canberra, Australia. Departures peak at 18:00 local, averaging 9.2 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-18. Schedule coverage: 48 days observed.

Peak departure hour

18:00

9.2 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

20:00

2.9 flights/hr

Traffic score

82/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 92 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: 18:00 local (10.9 flights/hr). Total: 69.9 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Qantas Airways (QF) 831
2. Virgin Australia Airlines Pty (VA) 497
3. Finnish Commuter Airlines Oy (FC) 83
4. Jetstar Airways Pty (JQ) 71
5. Qatar Airways (QR) 12

Top destinations

1. 🇦🇺 Sydney (SYD) 573
2. 🇦🇺 Melbourne (MEL) 358
3. 🇦🇺 Brisbane (BNE) 274
4. 🇦🇺 Adelaide (ADL) 122
5. 🇦🇺 Newcastle (NTL) 66

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at CBR?: Departures from Canberra International Airport peak at 18:00 local time, averaging 9.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of CBR?: The quietest hour with regular service is 20:00 local time, averaging 2.9 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from CBR?: Qantas Airways (QF) is the largest operator at Canberra International Airport, with 831 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from CBR?: Sydney (SYD) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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