What's the busiest hour for departures at DUB?

Departures from Dublin Airport peak at 05:00 local time, averaging 10 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

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

The quietest hour with regular service is 23:00 local time, averaging 3 flights per hour.

How long are security wait times at DUB?

Average weekday security wait at Dublin Airport is 4 minutes, and weekend wait is 5 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.

Which airline operates the most flights from DUB?

Ryanair (FR) is the largest operator at Dublin Airport, with 112 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from DUB?

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

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DUB Airport - Dublin Airport

Dublin, Ireland. Departures peak at 05:00 local, averaging 10 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-18. Schedule coverage: 2 days observed.

Peak departure hour

05:00

10 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

23:00

3 flights/hr

Avg weekday wait

4 min

Security

Avg weekend wait

5 min

Security

Traffic score

78/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 173 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: 00:00 local (10 flights/hr). Total: 188 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Ryanair (FR) 112
2. Aer Lingus (EI) 71
3. British Airways (BA) 7
4. United Airlines, (UA) 6
5. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V.) (KL) 5

Top destinations

1. 🇬🇧 London (LHR) 12
2. 🇬🇧 Manchester (MAN) 11
3. 🇳🇱 Amsterdam (AMS) 9
4. 🇬🇧 Leeds (LBA) 8
5. 🇬🇧 Edinburgh (EDI) 8

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at DUB?: Departures from Dublin Airport peak at 05:00 local time, averaging 10 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of DUB?: The quietest hour with regular service is 23:00 local time, averaging 3 flights per hour.
How long are security wait times at DUB?: Average weekday security wait at Dublin Airport is 4 minutes, and weekend wait is 5 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.
Which airline operates the most flights from DUB?: Ryanair (FR) is the largest operator at Dublin Airport, with 112 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from DUB?: London (LHR) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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