Vadodara Airport (BDQ) — Live Arrivals Today
Vadodara Airport — BDQ is Gujarat's 3rd busiest airport (after Ahmedabad and Surat). Strong industrial and petrochemical business traffic. Gujarati NRI diaspora drives Gulf route demand.
Enter the flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) on our flight-status search:
Search Flight Status →Airlines arriving at Vadodara Airport
| Airline | Terminal (arrival) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6E | Terminal 1 | IndiGo is the largest carrier from BDQ — Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, plus Sharjah internationall |
| SG | Terminal 1 | SpiceJet domestic and international flights from Vadodara. |
| QP | Terminal 1 | Akasa Air operates domestic routes from BDQ. |
| AI | Terminal 1 | Air India domestic flights from Vadodara. |
| IX | Terminal 1 | Air India Express operates Gulf routes (Sharjah, Dubai) from BDQ for the large Gujarati NRI community. |
Tracking Vadodara airport arrivals
For real-time Vadodara 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 Vadodara 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. BDQ is 6 km from Vadodara railway station / Sayajigunj — 15–20 min by taxi (₹150–₹250).
Frequently asked questions
How do I check live arrival status at Vadodara 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 BDQ-specific live screens, visit the airport's official website or use the airport-information displays in the terminal.
How many airlines operate from Vadodara airport?
Approximately 5+ airlines operate scheduled flights from Vadodara airport (BDQ), 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 Vadodara airport have multiple terminals?
Vadodara airport (BDQ) operates a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights. No risk of terminal confusion.
How early should I arrive at Vadodara airport before a flight?
Recommended airport-arrival lead times for Vadodara (BDQ): 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 Vadodara airport?
Vadodara airport's IATA code is BDQ. The full official airport name is Vadodara Airport. Use this code when booking, tracking, or referring to the airport in flight schedules and itineraries.
How do I get to Vadodara airport from the city?
No metro. BDQ is 6 km from Vadodara railway station / Sayajigunj — 15–20 min by taxi (₹150–₹250).
What is the delay risk for flights arriving at Vadodara airport?
Live arrival-delay risk depends on origin airport weather, en-route weather, ATC congestion at Vadodara (BDQ), 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.