Key takeaways
- It is a designated international airport, not domestic-only.
- Opening foreign carrier: Scoot Singapore.
- Opening Indian international: IndiGo Abu Dhabi.
- Wide-body capable runway supports more long-haul later — capability is not a timetable.
- Arrive earlier than for domestic: immigration plus the longer road from Vizag.
International flights from Bhogapuram Airport are operating. Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport opened as an international gateway, not a domestic-only field. On 17 August 2026 Scoot linked Singapore and IndiGo linked Abu Dhabi, and passengers also reported Bahrain among early connections.
| Status | International airport — flights operating |
|---|---|
| First foreign carrier | Scoot TR 784/785 Singapore (SIN) |
| First Indian international | IndiGo 6E 1443/1444 Abu Dhabi (AUH) |
| Also reported | Bahrain among early connections |
| Book as | VTZ |
Does Bhogapuram airport have international flights?
Yes. GVIAL described inaugural services as connecting the region to India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. That is marketing language backed by named flight numbers on day one, not only a future master plan.
Full carrier list including domestic: which airlines offer flights from Bhogapuram Airport.
Which international routes started first?
| Airline | City | Notes from opening coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Scoot | Singapore (SIN) | TR 784 inbound, TR 785 outbound — first international carrier |
| IndiGo | Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 6E 1443 inbound, 6E 1444 outbound — first Indian international |
| Various / reported | Bahrain | Cited by passengers on opening day; confirm current operator |
Frequencies can be daily, several times a week, or seasonal. Search the airline for your date instead of memorising this table as a schedule.
Why more international flights can be added
The runway is 3,800 m, Code 4E, among the longest in India, with CAT I ILS. It is built for Boeing 777, 787, Airbus A350 and A330 as well as the A320/737 family. That is why long-haul is technically possible. Airlines still decide commercially. Phase 1 terminal capacity is about 6 million passengers a year.
Specifications: complete ASR airport guide.
Tips if you are flying abroad from VTZ
- Passport, visa and any transit rules are on you — the new airport does not change them.
- Road time from Vizag is longer than the old in-city terminal. Read distance from Vizag.
- Immigration queues are new; do not cut the buffer on the first trips.
- Tickets may still print Visakhapatnam. After 17 August 2026 that means Bhogapuram.
Sources & further reading
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bhogapuram Airport, answered concisely.
Yes. Opening operations included Scoot to Singapore and IndiGo to Abu Dhabi. Other countries appear as airlines publish them. Search VTZ on the carrier’s site.
Confirmed opening international cities included Singapore and Abu Dhabi, with Bahrain mentioned in passenger reports. The list will grow; it is not limited to those three forever, nor guaranteed daily.
Yes. Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport is designated international and has immigration facilities in the integrated terminal.
Not necessarily. Direct international sectors exist from VTZ. Connecting over Indian hubs is still useful for cities that are not served nonstop.
Leave Visakhapatnam about 4 hours 30 minutes before departure so the 60–95 minute road transfer and international check-in both fit.
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