Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) — complete Visakhapatnam airport guide
Quick answer: Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) is coastal Andhra Pradesh's main airport, a civil enclave at an Indian Navy base with a single terminal for domestic and limited international (Southeast Asia/Gulf) flights. It is about 8 km from the city and its famous beaches.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · airport facts cross-checked against the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the airport operator · live Visakhapatnam fares are found in the FlightGPT search above.
Visakhapatnam airport (VTZ) — quick facts
- IATA / ICAO code: VTZ / VOVZ
- City served: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Distance to city: ≈ 8 km to central Visakhapatnam
- Operator: Indian Navy (civil enclave) / AAI
- Traffic: ~3 million passengers a year, coastal Andhra's gateway.
Terminals at Visakhapatnam airport
A single civil-enclave terminal; because it shares a naval airbase, photography restrictions and tighter security apply. A new greenfield airport at Bhogapuram is planned to take over in time.
How to get from Visakhapatnam airport to the city
- App cabs and the pre-paid taxi counter to the city and beaches.
- City buses from the airport area.
Airlines flying from Visakhapatnam (VTZ)
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestically, with select Southeast Asia/Gulf services.
Lounges at VTZ
A partner lounge in the terminal; access via Priority Pass, eligible credit cards or pay-per-use.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) from Visakhapatnam city?
Visakhapatnam International Airport is about 8 km to central Visakhapatnam from Visakhapatnam.
How many terminals does Visakhapatnam airport (VTZ) have, and which should I use?
A single civil-enclave terminal; because it shares a naval airbase, photography restrictions and tighter security apply. A new greenfield airport at Bhogapuram is planned to take over in time.
How do I get from Visakhapatnam airport to the city?
App cabs and the pre-paid taxi counter to the city and beaches. City buses from the airport area.
Which airlines fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ)?
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestically, with select Southeast Asia/Gulf services.
Does VTZ airport have lounges?
A partner lounge in the terminal; access via Priority Pass, eligible credit cards or pay-per-use.
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