What's the busiest hour for departures at CDG?

Departures from Charles de Gaulle International Airport peak at 09:00 local time, averaging 65.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

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

The quietest hour with regular service is 02:00 local time, averaging 1.1 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from CDG?

Air France (AF) is the largest operator at Charles de Gaulle International Airport, with 21352 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from CDG?

Nice (NCE) is the most-flown destination, with 923 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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CDG Airport - Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Paris, France. Departures peak at 09:00 local, averaging 65.2 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-12. Schedule coverage: 77 days observed.

Peak departure hour

09:00

65.2 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

02:00

1.1 flights/hr

Traffic score

63/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 700.3 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: 08:00 local (54.9 flights/hr). Total: 683.7 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Air France (AF) 21,352
2. easyJet UK (U2) 2,471
3. Air Algerie (AH) 819
4. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 789
5. Four Island Air Ltd. (Antigua) (FX) 592

Top destinations

1. 🇫🇷 Nice (NCE) 923
2. 🇩🇿 Algiers (ALG) 856
3. 🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) 742
4. 🇬🇧 London (LHR) 721
5. 🇳🇱 Amsterdam (AMS) 675

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at CDG?: Departures from Charles de Gaulle International Airport peak at 09:00 local time, averaging 65.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of CDG?: The quietest hour with regular service is 02:00 local time, averaging 1.1 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from CDG?: Air France (AF) is the largest operator at Charles de Gaulle International Airport, with 21352 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from CDG?: Nice (NCE) is the most-flown destination, with 923 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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