What's the busiest hour for departures at MEX?

Departures from Lic. Benito Juarez Int'l peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 112.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

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

The quietest hour with regular service is 02:00 local time, averaging 1.6 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from MEX?

Aerovias de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (AM) is the largest operator at Lic. Benito Juarez Int'l, with 2279 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from MEX?

Monterrey (MTY) is the most-flown destination, with 832 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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MEX Airport - Lic. Benito Juarez Int'l

Mexico City, Mexico. Departures peak at 06:00 local, averaging 112.2 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-16. Schedule coverage: 26 days observed.

Peak departure hour

06:00

112.2 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

02:00

1.6 flights/hr

Traffic score

54/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 1232.2 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: 17:00 local (103 flights/hr). Total: 1314.9 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Aerovias de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (AM) 2,279
2. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 1,693
3. Westjet (WS) 1,090
4. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V.) (KL) 739
5. Iberia - Lineas Aereas de Espana (IB) 729

Top destinations

1. 🇲🇽 Monterrey (MTY) 832
2. 🇲🇽 Cancun (CUN) 674
3. 🇲🇽 Guadalajara (GDL) 668
4. 🇲🇽 Tijuana (TIJ) 480
5. 🇲🇽 Merida (MID) 429

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at MEX?: Departures from Lic. Benito Juarez Int'l peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 112.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of MEX?: The quietest hour with regular service is 02:00 local time, averaging 1.6 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from MEX?: Aerovias de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (AM) is the largest operator at Lic. Benito Juarez Int'l, with 2279 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from MEX?: Monterrey (MTY) is the most-flown destination, with 832 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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