Chandigarh Airport (IXC) — Live Arrivals Today
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport — IXC is a civil enclave at an Indian Air Force base. The Mohali side of the airport (Punjab) is the civilian terminal; Chandigarh-side is military. International operations were upgraded in 2015.
Enter the flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) on our flight-status search:
Search Flight Status →Airlines arriving at Chandigarh Airport
| Airline | Terminal (arrival) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6E | Terminal 1 | IndiGo operates the largest schedule at Chandigarh — Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Goa, Hyderabad, and Gulf flights (D |
| SG | Terminal 1 | SpiceJet domestic flights from IXC use Terminal 1. |
| QP | Terminal 1 | Akasa Air operates from Chandigarh Terminal 1. |
| AI | Terminal 1 | Air India operates from the same terminal — both domestic and international. |
| IX | Terminal 1 | Air India Express runs Gulf flights (DXB, SHJ) from Chandigarh. |
| G9 | Terminal 1 | Air Arabia operates Sharjah (SHJ) from IXC. |
Tracking Chandigarh airport arrivals
For real-time Chandigarh airport arrival status, the most accurate source is the official airport's display screens or the operating airline's website. IndiGo arrivals can be tracked via the IndiGo app or goindigo.in. Air India arrivals via airindia.com or the Maharaja Club app. SpiceJet arrivals via spicejet.com. Live arrivals data on this page updates every 60–90 seconds.
If you're picking up a passenger arriving at Chandigarh airport, account for: (1) immigration clearance (15–45 minutes on international arrivals), (2) baggage claim (10–25 minutes), (3) Customs (5–15 minutes on international). For early-morning arrivals between 0500–0700, expect 10–20 minute longer waits. No metro. Chandigarh airport is 8 km from city centre — 20–25 min by taxi. Heavy NRI traffic to Punjab.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check live arrival status at Chandigarh airport?
Enter your flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) in the flight-status search on this page. Live data updates every 60–90 seconds from ATC and airline operations systems. Alternatively, the operating airline's app or website typically has the most accurate real-time information. For IXC-specific live screens, visit the airport's official website or use the airport-information displays in the terminal.
How many airlines operate from Chandigarh airport?
Approximately 6+ airlines operate scheduled flights from Chandigarh airport (IXC), including major Indian carriers like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Air India Express, plus international airlines on Gulf, Southeast Asia, and Europe/North America routes where applicable.
Does Chandigarh airport have multiple terminals?
Chandigarh airport (IXC) operates a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights. No risk of terminal confusion.
How early should I arrive at Chandigarh airport before a flight?
Recommended airport-arrival lead times for Chandigarh (IXC): 2 hours before for domestic flights and 3 hours before for international flights. During festive peaks (Diwali, Christmas-New Year) and Friday/Sunday evenings, add another 30 minutes. Web check-in (opens 48 hours before, closes 1-2 hours before) lets you skip check-in queues at the airport.
What is the IATA code for Chandigarh airport?
Chandigarh airport's IATA code is IXC. The full official airport name is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport. Use this code when booking, tracking, or referring to the airport in flight schedules and itineraries.
How do I get to Chandigarh airport from the city?
No metro. Chandigarh airport is 8 km from city centre — 20–25 min by taxi. Heavy NRI traffic to Punjab.
What is the delay risk for flights arriving at Chandigarh airport?
Live arrival-delay risk depends on origin airport weather, en-route weather, ATC congestion at Chandigarh (IXC), and the specific airline's on-time performance (IndiGo and Akasa typically lead at ~80-85% OTP). For accurate per-flight delay risk, track the specific flight number using the live search above.
Last updated: 27 May 2026. Live status data refreshes every 60–90 seconds.