What's the busiest hour for departures at HKG?

Departures from Hong Kong Int'l peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 50.3 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

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

The quietest hour with regular service is 05:00 local time, averaging 1.6 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from HKG?

Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) is the largest operator at Hong Kong Int'l, with 5319 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from HKG?

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

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HKG Airport - Hong Kong Int'l

Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Departures peak at 08:00 local, averaging 50.3 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-18. Schedule coverage: 27 days observed.

Peak departure hour

08:00

50.3 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

05:00

1.6 flights/hr

Traffic score

84/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 623.5 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: 13:00 local (38.4 flights/hr). Total: 585.9 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) 5,319
2. Hong Kong Express Airways (UO) 1,962
3. Hong Kong Airlines (HX) 1,168
4. China Eastern Airlines (MU) 424
5. Greater Bay Airlines Company (HB) 348

Top destinations

1. 🇹🇼 Taipei (TPE) 1,035
2. 🇰🇷 Seoul (ICN) 669
3. 🇯🇵 Tokyo (Narita) (NRT) 657
4. 🇨🇳 Shanghai (PVG) 622
5. 🇹🇭 Bangkok (BKK) 621

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at HKG?: Departures from Hong Kong Int'l peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 50.3 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of HKG?: The quietest hour with regular service is 05:00 local time, averaging 1.6 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from HKG?: Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) is the largest operator at Hong Kong Int'l, with 5319 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from HKG?: Taipei (TPE) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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