adbc-driver-flightsql
An ADBC driver for working with Apache Arrow Flight SQL.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need to connect to Apache Arrow Flight SQL servers from Python. The DBAPI 2.0 compatibility makes it straightforward to integrate into existing database code. The medium install friction (native library + environment variable setup) is a one-time cost; the active maintenance, permissive license, and zero known vulnerabilities make it reliable for production use.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires setting ADBC_FLIGHTSQL_LIBRARY environment variable to the path of the native Flight SQL library before pip install; requires Python >=3.10
- Medium install friction due to native library dependency.
- Requires setting ADBC_FLIGHTSQL_LIBRARY environment variable before installation and depends on adbc-driver-manager.
License · maintenance · safety
Apache-2.0 (permissive) — Apache-2.0 permissive license allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; suitable for most projects.
last release 2026-07-28 (17 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 621 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 545,915 downloads/mo, #6,073 on PyPI
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export ADBC_FLIGHTSQL_LIBRARY=/path/to/libadbc_driver_flightsql.so
pip install adbc-driver-flightsql
import adbc_driver_flightsql- Whether PyArrow is required or truly optional for DBAPI 2.0 functionality
- Performance characteristics and connection pooling capabilities
- Supported Flight SQL server versions and compatibility matrix
What it is and what it does
This package wraps the Apache Arrow Flight SQL driver with Python bindings, exposing it through adbc-driver-manager as a DBAPI 2.0-compatible interface. It lets you connect to and query Flight SQL databases using standard Python database patterns, similar to how you'd use other database drivers, but for Arrow-native columnar data sources.
The package requires adbc-driver-manager as a runtime dependency and optionally integrates with PyArrow. Installation requires setting an environment variable to locate the native Flight SQL library before pip install runs, which adds setup complexity compared to pure-Python packages. The project is actively maintained as part of the Apache Arrow ecosystem.
Use it for
- Query Arrow Flight SQL servers from Python applications using standard DBAPI 2.0 patterns
- Build data pipelines that read columnar data from Flight SQL sources into analysis workflows
- Integrate Flight SQL connectivity into tools or frameworks that expect DBAPI drivers
- Access Apache Arrow-based data warehouses or analytical databases from Python
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you need to connect to Apache Arrow Flight SQL servers from Python.
The DBAPI 2.0 compatibility makes it straightforward to integrate into existing database code. The medium install friction (native library + environment variable setup) is a one-time cost; the active maintenance, permissive license, and zero known vulnerabilities make it reliable for production use.
Install
adbc-driver-flightsql on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction due to native library dependency. Requires setting ADBC_FLIGHTSQL_LIBRARY environment variable before installation and depends on adbc-driver-manager. Actively maintained with recent releases.
Requires setting ADBC_FLIGHTSQL_LIBRARY environment variable to the path of the native Flight SQL library before pip install; requires Python >=3.10
License in practice
Apache-2.0 permissive license allows commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; suitable for most projects.
Quickstart
export ADBC_FLIGHTSQL_LIBRARY=/path/to/libadbc_driver_flightsql.so
pip install adbc-driver-flightsql
import adbc_driver_flightsqlVerify before relying
- Whether PyArrow is required or truly optional for DBAPI 2.0 functionality
- Performance characteristics and connection pooling capabilities
- Supported Flight SQL server versions and compatibility matrix
Package facts
| License | Apache-2.0 permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Medium. Platform-specific wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 2 packagesadbc-driver-managerimportlib-resources |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 17 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 545,915 / month, #6,073 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
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