What's the busiest hour for departures at PEK?

Departures from Beijing Capital International Airport peak at 18:00 local time, averaging 103.5 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

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

The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 3.2 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from PEK?

Air China (CA) is the largest operator at Beijing Capital International Airport, with 4748 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from PEK?

Shanghai (SHA) is the most-flown destination, with 1030 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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PEK Airport - Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing, China. Departures peak at 18:00 local, averaging 103.5 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-07-29. Schedule coverage: 18 days observed.

Peak departure hour

18:00

103.5 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

04:00

3.2 flights/hr

Traffic score

64/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 1442.7 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: 10:00 local (115.2 flights/hr). Total: 1571.1 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Air China (CA) 4,748
2. Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) 2,925
3. Shandong Airlines (SC) 1,725
4. Hainan Airlines Holding Company (HU) 968
5. Air New Zealand (NZ) 623

Top destinations

1. 🇨🇳 Shanghai (SHA) 1,030
2. 🇨🇳 Chengdu (CTU) 883
3. 🇨🇳 Hangzhou (HGH) 690
4. 🇨🇳 Shenzhen (SZX) 627
5. 🇨🇳 Chongqing (CKG) 589

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at PEK?: Departures from Beijing Capital International Airport peak at 18:00 local time, averaging 103.5 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of PEK?: The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 3.2 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from PEK?: Air China (CA) is the largest operator at Beijing Capital International Airport, with 4748 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from PEK?: Shanghai (SHA) is the most-flown destination, with 1030 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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