What's the busiest hour for departures at SZX?

Departures from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport peak at 07:00 local time, averaging 45.9 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

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

The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 5.9 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from SZX?

Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) is the largest operator at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, with 1241 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from SZX?

Shanghai (SHA) is the most-flown destination, with 288 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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SZX Airport - Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Shenzhen, China. Departures peak at 07:00 local, averaging 45.9 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-09. Schedule coverage: 8 days observed.

Peak departure hour

07:00

45.9 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

04:00

5.9 flights/hr

Traffic score

85/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 656 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: 22:00 local (41.6 flights/hr). Total: 651.5 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) 1,241
2. China Southern Airlines (CZ) 1,158
3. Hainan Airlines Holding Company (HU) 348
4. Air China (CA) 267
5. China Eastern Airlines (MU) 228

Top destinations

1. 🇨🇳 Shanghai (SHA) 288
2. 🇨🇳 Hangzhou (HGH) 272
3. 🇨🇳 Beijing (PEK) 242
4. 🇨🇳 Chengdu (CTU) 191
5. 🇨🇳 Chongqing (CKG) 175

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at SZX?: Departures from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport peak at 07:00 local time, averaging 45.9 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of SZX?: The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 5.9 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from SZX?: Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) is the largest operator at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, with 1241 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from SZX?: Shanghai (SHA) is the most-flown destination, with 288 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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