Surat to Vijayawada flight guide — airlines, 1-stop routing via Hyderabad/Bengaluru, fares, baggage and tips for coastal Andhra.
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Quick answer: Surat to Vijayawada flights take about ≈ 4h–7h total (1 stop via Hyderabad or Bengaluru), operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, No non-stops; multiple 1-stop connections daily via Hyderabad or Bengaluru. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest STV–VGA fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed August 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · how we collect fares · editorial policy · fact-checking · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Surat to Vijayawada? FlightGPT compares live STV to VGA fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Surat to Vijayawada non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Surat-Vijayawada fare is one search away.
| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 15 kg | Low-cost, Air India group |
| Air India | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
No. There is no non-stop service between Surat (STV) and Vijayawada (VGA) in 2026. Both are mid-sized airports without direct demand between them, so every itinerary connects. The natural hub is Hyderabad (HYD), which is closest to Vijayawada and has very frequent VGA shuttle flights; Bengaluru (BLR) is the main alternative. IndiGo offers the most connecting combinations and the simplest single-airline booking, with Air India and Air India Express also covering the legs. Confirm live schedules, since Surat's network is still expanding.
The great-circle distance is roughly 1,080 km. Via Hyderabad, the Surat–Hyderabad leg runs about 1h 40m and the Hyderabad–Vijayawada hop is very short — often under an hour — so the change at HYD dominates the total. Via Bengaluru both legs are longer. With a sensible layover the whole journey takes 4 to 7 hours gate-to-gate. A tight, well-timed connection via Hyderabad can land you in around four hours; a long scheduled change or a delay pushes it past six. Because Hyderabad–Vijayawada runs many times a day, a missed connection there is usually easy to rebook.
Vijayawada peaks in the cool October–January season and during major festival weeks — especially the Krishna Pushkaralu and large temple gatherings — plus the Sankranti holidays in January. Surat is busy around Diwali. Book this connecting route three to six weeks ahead for steadier pricing.
| Period | Demand | Fare trend |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Jan | High | Firm; festival and Sankranti |
| Festival weeks | High | Spikes into Vijayawada |
| Feb–Mar | Moderate | Good value before summer |
| Jul–Sep | Lower | Monsoon; cheaper |
The biggest lever is the hub. Price the same dates via Hyderabad and via Bengaluru — Hyderabad is usually the shorter, cheaper routing thanks to the high-frequency HYD–VGA shuttle, but it varies by week. Booking both legs on a single airline (often IndiGo) keeps your baggage checked through and protects a missed connection. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) typically beat weekends. If you travel light, a cabin-baggage-only fare avoids paying for checked bags twice. Avoid last-minute booking around Sankranti and major festival weeks.
Take a morning flight out of Surat. It gives the widest choice of Hyderabad–Vijayawada connections — which run frequently through the day — and a buffer if the first leg slips. A mid-day arrival into Vijayawada leaves the afternoon free for onward travel to Amaravati or the Krishna-district towns. Avoid late-afternoon Surat departures that leave only the last HYD–VGA flight as your connection, since any slip then means an overnight at Hyderabad.
Business travellers: Vijayawada serves the Amaravati capital region and Krishna-district industry; pick a single-airline morning itinerary via Hyderabad with a moderate layover for reliability. Families and pilgrims: visiting the Kanaka Durga temple or onward to coastal Andhra — choose a comfortable change rather than a tight connection. Students and budget flyers: travel mid-week in the February–March or monsoon shoulder, favour the Hyderabad routing, and pack cabin-only where possible. A single through-ticket is worth it on this multi-leg route.
Surat's airport (STV) operates from a single integrated terminal — expanded and re-inaugurated in late 2023 — handling domestic and limited international flights. Vijayawada's airport at Gannavaram (VGA) operates from a single terminal; a larger new integrated terminal has been under construction but is not yet commissioned as of 2026, so the existing terminal remains in use. Your hub change is at Hyderabad (single integrated terminal) or Bengaluru (T1 for most carriers, T2 for Air India). On a single through-ticket your bags are checked to Vijayawada; on separate tickets you collect and re-check at the hub.
STV sits about 11–12 km from central Surat, roughly a 25–30 minute taxi ride. Vijayawada's Gannavaram airport (VGA) is about 18–20 km from the city centre, typically a 35–45 minute drive by taxi or app cab, with airport buses also available. The new Andhra Pradesh capital area around Amaravati is roughly 35–40 km from VGA. Allow extra time during festival weeks and Sankranti when Vijayawada roads are busy.
On the domestic legs, IndiGo and Air India Express standard fares typically include 7 kg cabin and 15 kg checked; Air India mainline usually allows more. On a single through-itinerary your bags are checked to Vijayawada under the governing fare's rules — confirm at booking. Current details are on the carriers' pages, for example IndiGo baggage. On separate tickets each carrier's own allowance applies and you must collect and re-check at the hub. Note the short HYD–VGA leg is sometimes flown by ATR turboprops with tighter cabin-bag limits.
Vijayawada is known as one of India's hottest cities in summer — April to June can be extremely hot, so avoid midday outdoor plans then. The south-west monsoon (June–September) brings rain to coastal Andhra, and the cool, pleasant October–February window is the best time to visit. Coastal Andhra is occasionally exposed to cyclones in the post-monsoon months (October–November), which can disrupt flights. Surat is very hot from March to June and pleasant in winter. Pack light cottons and sun protection; carry rain gear in the monsoon.
The Hyderabad–Vijayawada shuttle runs many times a day, so search Surat–Vijayawada on FlightGPT and favour a single-airline itinerary via Hyderabad — even a moderate layover is low-risk because missed connections there rebook easily. Compare it against the Bengaluru routing for price, but Hyderabad is usually the shorter, cheaper option.
No. In 2026 there is no non-stop flight between Surat (STV) and Vijayawada (VGA). Every itinerary connects, most sensibly through Hyderabad, with Bengaluru as the main alternative.
With a sensible layover, roughly 4 to 7 hours gate-to-gate. Via Hyderabad the first leg is about 1h 40m and the HYD–VGA hop often under an hour, so the connection time dominates the total.
IndiGo offers the most connecting options, with Air India and Air India Express also covering the legs. (Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India.)
A single through-ticket is safer: your bags are checked all the way and the airline protects a missed connection. Two separate tickets can be cheaper but you self-transfer at the hub and bear the missed-connection risk yourself.
Hyderabad is usually the shorter, cheaper routing thanks to its very frequent HYD–Vijayawada shuttle, which also makes missed connections easy to rebook. Bengaluru is a reasonable alternative on some dates — price both.
Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels you are entitled to a full refund or a free alternative flight, with compensation possible depending on notice. On a single through-ticket the operating airline must re-accommodate you; on separate tickets each airline only covers its own leg.
On the domestic legs, IndiGo and Air India Express standard fares typically include 7 kg cabin and 15 kg checked; Air India mainline usually allows more. The short HYD–VGA hop is sometimes an ATR turboprop with tighter cabin limits. See the IndiGo baggage page for current details.
On a single through-ticket you usually web check-in once for the whole journey. On separate tickets you check in for each airline individually. Web check-in typically opens 48 hours before departure.
Winter fog can briefly affect northern hubs, and coastal Andhra sees a monsoon (June–September) plus occasional post-monsoon cyclones (October–November) that may disrupt Vijayawada flights. Build buffer into your connection during these periods.
Most airlines allow a limited number of pets in cabin or cargo with prior booking, health certificates and a carrier. On a multi-leg journey confirm every operating airline accepts the pet, ideally on one through-ticket, and book well ahead. Some ATR services restrict pets — check first.
Infants under two travel on an adult's lap for a nominal fare plus taxes, with no separate seat. Carry the child's birth proof. A small cabin allowance for infant essentials is usually permitted — check the airline's policy.
Compare both. Airline sites sometimes have member-only fares and cleaner change rules, while OTAs let you price the Hyderabad and Bengaluru routings quickly. On FlightGPT you can compare options across airlines and hubs in one place.
Gannavaram airport (VGA) is about 18–20 km from central Vijayawada, typically a 35–45 minute drive by taxi or app cab, with airport buses available. The Amaravati capital area is roughly 35–40 km away.
The February–March shoulder and the monsoon (July–September) tend to be cheapest. The October–January season, festival weeks and Sankranti are the priciest, busiest windows.
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Surat to Vijayawada prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every STV–VGA fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Surat–Vijayawada trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live STV-VGA search does exactly that — red-eye and early-morning departures often carry the lowest last-minute prices. Enter your date above to compare instantly.
There is currently no non-stop service between Surat and Vijayawada — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 4h–7h total (1 stop via Hyderabad or Bengaluru). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Surat Vijayawada ticket but are open to a layover.
On Surat to Vijayawada, the headline price and the price you actually pay can differ once baggage and seat selection are added. That's why FlightGPT compares fully-bundled Surat Vijayawada fares across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.