What's the busiest hour for departures at GDL?

Departures from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport peak at 18:00 local time, averaging 25 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

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

The quietest hour with regular service is 09:00 local time, averaging 5 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from GDL?

Concesionaria Vuela Compania De, SA de CV (Volaris) (Y4) is the largest operator at Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport, with 60 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from GDL?

Mexico City (MEX) is the most-flown destination, with 49 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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How Busy Is Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport? GDL

Guadalajara, Mexico. Departures peak at 18:00 local, averaging 25 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-10-02. Schedule coverage: 2 days observed.

Peak departure hour

18:00

25 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

09:00

5 flights/hr

Traffic score

84/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 216 avg departures per day.

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 21:00 local (26 flights/hr). Total: 266 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Concesionaria Vuela Compania De, SA de CV (Volaris) (Y4) 60
2. Viva Aerobus S.A. de C.V. (VB) 25
3. Copa Airlines, (CM) 23
4. Frontier Airlines, (F9) 23
5. Aerovias de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (AM) 12

Top destinations

1. 🇲🇽 Mexico City (MEX) 49
2. 🇲🇽 Tijuana (TIJ) 19
3. 🇺🇸 Los Angeles (LAX) 12
4. 🇲🇽 Monterrey (MTY) 9
5. 🇺🇸 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 8

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at GDL?: Departures from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport peak at 18:00 local time, averaging 25 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of GDL?: The quietest hour with regular service is 09:00 local time, averaging 5 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from GDL?: Concesionaria Vuela Compania De, SA de CV (Volaris) (Y4) is the largest operator at Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport, with 60 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from GDL?: Mexico City (MEX) is the most-flown destination, with 49 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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