Vadodara Airport (BDQ) — Live Departures 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 departing from Vadodara Airport
| Airline | Terminal (departure) | 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 departures
For real-time Vadodara airport departure status, the most accurate source is the official airport's display or your operating airline's website/app. Live departures data on this page refreshes every 60–90 seconds from ATC + airline systems.
Recommended airport-arrival lead times for Vadodara: 2 hours before for domestic flights, 3 hours before for international. Web check-in opens 48 hours before departure on most Indian carriers and closes 1–2 hours before. Skip airport check-in queues by doing web check-in OR adding HappyFares Web Check-In Assist (₹349/passenger) — we handle it for you and send the boarding pass via WhatsApp.
Vadodara airport note: BDQ is Gujarat's 3rd busiest airport (after Ahmedabad and Surat). Strong industrial and petrochemical business traffic. Gujarati NRI diaspora drives Gulf route demand.
Getting to Vadodara airport: 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 departure 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).
How early does web check-in open at Vadodara airport?
Web check-in on most Indian airlines opens 48 hours before departure and closes 60-90 minutes before for domestic flights, 60-120 minutes before for international flights. IndiGo web check-in opens at 48h. Air India: 48h web check-in window. SpiceJet: 48h. Always confirm specific airline cut-offs by clicking the airline name above.
Last updated: 27 May 2026. Live status data refreshes every 60–90 seconds.