What's the busiest hour for departures at JED?

Departures from King Abdulaziz International Airport peak at 18:00 local time, averaging 19.1 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

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

The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 11 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from JED?

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) is the largest operator at King Abdulaziz International Airport, with 7802 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from JED?

Riyadh (RUH) is the most-flown destination, with 4162 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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JED Airport - King Abdulaziz International Airport

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Departures peak at 18:00 local, averaging 19.1 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-11. Schedule coverage: 74 days observed.

Peak departure hour

18:00

19.1 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

00:00

11 flights/hr

Traffic score

65/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 371.5 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: 23:00 local (25.4 flights/hr). Total: 366.2 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) 7,802
2. Flight Operations Services, (XY) 3,332
3. Faso Airways SARL (F3) 2,994
4. Egyptair (MS) 472
5. Qatar Airways (QR) 414

Top destinations

1. 🇸🇦 Riyadh (RUH) 4,162
2. 🇪🇬 Cairo (CAI) 1,818
3. 🇸🇦 Dammam (DMM) 1,372
4. 🇸🇦 Abha (AHB) 830
5. 🇦🇪 Dubai (DXB) 756

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at JED?: Departures from King Abdulaziz International Airport peak at 18:00 local time, averaging 19.1 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of JED?: The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 11 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from JED?: Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) is the largest operator at King Abdulaziz International Airport, with 7802 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from JED?: Riyadh (RUH) is the most-flown destination, with 4162 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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