Air India Express Flight IX-866

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Live · updated 16 Jul 2026, 00:49 IST

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Today · Thu Jul 16 Scheduled
AUH
Abu Dhabi
3:00 AM
Arrival · Gate D1 · T2
✈ 5h 40m Nonstop
BLR
Bangalore
8:40 AM
8:27 AM
Estimated
A320neo
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Tomorrow · Fri Jul 17 Scheduled
AUH
Abu Dhabi
3:00 AM
✈ 5h 40m Nonstop
BLR
Bangalore
8:40 AM
A320neo
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About IX-866 · A320neo

Time zoneBangalore is 1h 30m ahead of Abu Dhabi
When you land14:10 in Bangalore = 12:40 in Abu Dhabi
Boarding gate closes02:35 (25 min before departure — Air India Express policy · your boarding pass is final)
Weather in Bangalore⛅ 24°C, overcast clouds · Air quality: Good
Where is your aircraft right now?
Aircraft locationAirborne — flying in as IX-865 from Bangalore · ~1328 km from Abu Dhabi
Lands in Abu Dhabi~01:35
TurnaroundThe assigned aircraft lands 1355 min AFTER your scheduled departure, yet the official departure still shows 03:00 — the airline will either delay the flight or deploy a different aircraft
Airlines often protect the schedule by swapping in another aircraft — if that happens, this section updates to the new aircraft within minutes. Watch the official departure time above.
Live position via Flightradar24 · as of 00:49 IST — reload for the latest position.
Your aircraft today (VT-RTP)
VT-RTP — the aircraft operating this flight
Photo: CA1369 · planespotters.net
RegistrationVT-RTP
Aircraft age2.7 years
Seats on board162 (incl. 12 business)
USB/power on this aircraftNo — charge before boarding
Seat pitch on this aircraft29 inches (74 cm)
Fleet data snapshot Jul 2025 — cabin fit-out can change.
On board
Seat layout3-3
Seat pitch~ 28–32 inches (71–81 cm)
WiFiNot available
EntertainmentNo seatback screens
Stream to your device~ Free (Vista Stream)
over the onboard network; no internet WiFi
MealsBuy on board (Gourmair)
Lite Bite included with Classic & Flex fares; hot meal or Lite Bite with Business
Charging~ USB ports on 737-8 aircraft
most older 737-800s have none
IncludedDrinking water on request
Frequent flyer programmeMaharaja Club
“~” = typical for this aircraft; meals and extras can vary by fare type.

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IX-866 flight status — FAQs

How do I check IX-866 flight status today?

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Is IX-866 delayed today?

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Does IX-866 have WiFi and meals on board?

WiFi on IX-866 (Air India Express): not available. Meals: buy on board (gourmair) — Lite Bite included with Classic & Flex fares; hot meal or Lite Bite with Business. Details are airline-standard for this aircraft; extras can vary by fare type.

What do flight statuses like In Air, Landed and Scheduled mean?

Scheduled means the flight has not departed yet and is expected on time. In Air means it has taken off and is en route, with the progress bar showing roughly how far along it is. Landed means it has arrived. Delayed shows the extra minutes versus the scheduled time, and Cancelled means the flight will not operate.

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