VTZ · VOVZ · Visakhapatnam International Airport

Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ)

Visakhapatnam, India · large airport · 17.724° 83.228° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeVTZ
ICAO CodeVOVZ
Typelarge airport
NameVisakhapatnam International Airport
MunicipalityVisakhapatnam
CountryIndia
ContinentAS
Latitude17.724° N
Longitude83.228° E
Elevation15 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score1 000
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryIndia
ISO Code
RegionVisakhapatnam
Continent CodeAS
IANA TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+5:30
DST OffsetUTC+5:30
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🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – March
Dry season across much of Asia
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving VTZ

SQ — Singapore AirlinesCX — Cathay PacificEK — EmiratesQR — Qatar AirwaysEY — Etihad AirwaysNH — ANAJL — Japan AirlinesCA — Air ChinaTG — Thai Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (17.7°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Visakhapatnam International Airport is a dual-use civilian and military facility located on India's eastern coast, serving the major port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. It shares its runway and airspace with INS Dega, a key Indian naval air station, giving the airport both strategic defense significance and growing commercial importance. The airport acts as the primary air gateway to the region's industrial hubs, beaches, and Buddhist heritage sites.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How far is the airport from Visakhapatnam city center?
A: The airport is approximately 7-8 kilometers from the main city, typically a 20-30 minute drive depending on traffic conditions.

Q: Does Visakhapatnam Airport have international flights?
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 28, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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