Airport
Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (VTZ)
Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport is the main gateway to Visakhapatnam and Andhra Pradesh's north coastal region. Compare transfer options to Visakhapatnam city centre, Ramakrishna Beach and other coastal areas, business districts, and nearby destinations such as Araku Valley.
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About Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport is the main airport serving Visakhapatnam and the north coastal region of Andhra Pradesh. The greenfield airport at Bhogapuram began scheduled commercial operations on 17 August 2026, taking over the IATA code VTZ from the former Visakhapatnam Airport.
The airport is located at Bhogapuram, roughly 45 km from Visakhapatnam city centre. Its first phase includes an integrated passenger terminal of about 77,342 square metres designed to handle around six million passengers a year, along with a 3,800-metre Code 4E runway and a dedicated cargo terminal.
Travelers can continue to Visakhapatnam by APSRTC Aero Express electric buses, taxis, car rentals and pre-booked private transfers, with road access to the city and nearby coastal and hill destinations.
Developed by GMR under a public-private partnership and named after the Indian revolutionary Alluri Sitarama Raju, the airport provides dining, duty-free shopping, lounges and accessibility services, functioning as a key gateway to the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
The airport operates through a single integrated passenger terminal of about 77,342 square metres, combining domestic and international operations in one building. Check-in, security, immigration, baggage handling and boarding are all handled within this terminal.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport to hotels, Visakhapatnam city centre, beaches and other destinations across the region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or sightseeing around Visakhapatnam.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport for independent travel to Visakhapatnam and onward journeys to nearby destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between the airport, Visakhapatnam, hotels, event venues and other locations.
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