What's the busiest hour for departures at SYD?

Departures from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport peak at 09:00 local time, averaging 62.7 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

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

The quietest hour with regular service is 03:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

How long are security wait times at SYD?

Average weekday security wait at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 2 minutes, and weekend wait is 2 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.

Which airline operates the most flights from SYD?

Qantas Airways (QF) is the largest operator at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, with 5211 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from SYD?

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

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SYD Airport - Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney, Australia. Departures peak at 09:00 local, averaging 62.7 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-18. Schedule coverage: 49 days observed.

Peak departure hour

09:00

62.7 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

03:00

1 flights/hr

Avg weekday wait

2 min

Security

Avg weekend wait

2 min

Security

Traffic score

91/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 591.1 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: 18:00 local (41.9 flights/hr). Total: 502.6 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Qantas Airways (QF) 5,211
2. Virgin Australia Airlines Pty (VA) 2,656
3. Jetstar Airways Pty (JQ) 2,011
4. Australiawide Airlines Ltd. d/b/a Regional Express (ZL) 659
5. Air New Zealand (NZ) 199

Top destinations

1. 🇦🇺 Melbourne (MEL) 1,323
2. 🇦🇺 Brisbane (BNE) 737
3. 🇦🇺 Coolangatta (OOL) 411
4. 🇦🇺 Canberra (CBR) 373
5. 🇦🇺 Adelaide (ADL) 373

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at SYD?: Departures from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport peak at 09:00 local time, averaging 62.7 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of SYD?: The quietest hour with regular service is 03:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
How long are security wait times at SYD?: Average weekday security wait at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 2 minutes, and weekend wait is 2 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.
Which airline operates the most flights from SYD?: Qantas Airways (QF) is the largest operator at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, with 5211 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from SYD?: Melbourne (MEL) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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