Departure refers to a flight leaving an airport. The departure time is the scheduled time when the aircraft is expected to leave the airport.
The departure time is usually mentioned on your boarding pass. However, it is a scheduled time and may change because of operational or other reasons.
Is Departure Time Important to Travellers?
Yes, departure time is important because it tells you when your flight is scheduled to leave.
However, once you are at the airport and preparing to board, boarding time and gate information are particularly important because you need to reach the boarding gate before boarding closes.
Example
Refer to the boarding pass below. The departure time is clearly mentioned as 0700 Hrs (7:00 AM).
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