Guwahati Airport (GAU) — Live Arrivals Today
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport — Guwahati Airport is a single-terminal facility — all airlines use the same building. The terminal handles both domestic and international check-in (international flights are seasonal).
Enter the flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) on our flight-status search:
Search Flight Status →Airlines arriving at Guwahati Airport
| Airline | Terminal (arrival) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6E | Terminal 1 | IndiGo is the largest operator at Guwahati with multiple daily flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore. All fli |
| SG | Terminal 1 | SpiceJet operates from the single terminal at Guwahati. |
| QP | Terminal 1 | Akasa Air flies from Guwahati using Terminal 1. |
| AI | Terminal 1 | Air India domestic flights from Guwahati use Terminal 1. |
Tracking Guwahati airport arrivals
For real-time Guwahati 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 Guwahati 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 in Guwahati currently. Airport is ~25 km from the city centre; taxis take 35–50 min.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check live arrival status at Guwahati 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 GAU-specific live screens, visit the airport's official website or use the airport-information displays in the terminal.
How many airlines operate from Guwahati airport?
Approximately 4+ airlines operate scheduled flights from Guwahati airport (GAU), including major Indian carriers like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, plus international airlines on Gulf, Southeast Asia, and Europe/North America routes where applicable.
Does Guwahati airport have multiple terminals?
Guwahati airport (GAU) operates a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights. No risk of terminal confusion.
How early should I arrive at Guwahati airport before a flight?
Recommended airport-arrival lead times for Guwahati (GAU): 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 Guwahati airport?
Guwahati airport's IATA code is GAU. The full official airport name is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Use this code when booking, tracking, or referring to the airport in flight schedules and itineraries.
How do I get to Guwahati airport from the city?
No metro in Guwahati currently. Airport is ~25 km from the city centre; taxis take 35–50 min.
What is the delay risk for flights arriving at Guwahati airport?
Live arrival-delay risk depends on origin airport weather, en-route weather, ATC congestion at Guwahati (GAU), 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.