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Visakhapatnam Airport

Visakhapatnam, IN

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Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport

Visakhapatnam, India · Asia

Vizag’s new **Bhogapuram** GMR gateway (VTZ code transferred **17 Aug 2026** from INS Dega) with modern terminal plant and reported **Encalm** paid Dom/Int lounges — **Priority Pass still lists The Airr Lounge and Bar against VTZ** (old civil-enclave pin); confirm live whether that product moved before relying on it.

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6.5/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.2
Ground access5.8
Reliability6.8
Lounges5.2

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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VTZVOVINormal

Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport

Visakhapatnam, India · Asia

Vizag’s new **Bhogapuram** GMR gateway (VTZ code transferred **17 Aug 2026** from INS Dega) with modern terminal plant and reported **Encalm** paid Dom/Int lounges — **Priority Pass still lists The Airr Lounge and Bar against VTZ** (old civil-enclave pin); confirm live whether that product moved before relying on it.

Airportist Score

6.5/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.2
Ground access5.8
Reliability6.8
Lounges5.2

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
~60–90 min
Taxi / e-hailing via NH-16
Lounge
1
Terminals
New GMR passenger terminal at Bhogapuram (VTZ commercial ops from 17 Aug 2026; former INS Dega civil enclave retired for scheduled pax)

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Move

Bhogapuram live since 17 Aug 2026

Scheduled commercial VTZ ops transferred from INS Dega civil enclave to the new GMR Bhogapuram plant.

Do not present at the old naval civil enclave for airline flights.

Plant

New GMR Bhogapuram terminal

Modern single-campus passenger plant — follow live Dom vs Int wayfinding.

Encalm Dom Level 2 / Int Level 1 ISHA framing reported as paid products.

Lounges

PP Airr listing vs Encalm paid

PP/Amex still list The Airr Lounge and Bar against VTZ (Dom airside, max 2h) — verify it exists airside at Bhogapuram before relying on it.

Encalm walk-in prices reported separately — no invented PP acceptance.

Ground

~45 km / 60–90 min to Vizag

Much farther than the old in-city plant — budget NH-16 taxi time.

Confirm live INR and peak-hour buffer.

Live conditions

Right now at VTZ

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Travellers using the new Bhogapuram plant for Vizag metro banks
Paid Encalm Dom/Int lounge walk-ins when PP is uncertain
NH-16 taxi / private transfers into Visakhapatnam

Watch out for

VTZ commercial ops moved to Bhogapuram 17 Aug 2026 — do not go to INS Dega for scheduled flights
PP The Airr Lounge listing may be stale (old civil enclave) — confirm live app day-of
Ground access ~45 km / traffic-dependent vs old in-city plant
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

5.8

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.8

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

5.2

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

New GMR passenger terminal at Bhogapuram (VTZ commercial ops from 17 Aug 2026; former INS Dega civil enclave retired for scheduled pax)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for VTZ.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA VTZ / ICAO VOVI — Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Bhogapuram)
GPS 17.97611111, 83.50388889 · ~45 km from Visakhapatnam (NH-16)
Commercial ops at Bhogapuram from 17 Aug 2026 (INS Dega VOVZ retired for scheduled pax)
PP still lists The Airr Lounge and Bar against VTZ — confirm live post-move
Encalm Dom (Level 2) / Int paid walk-ins reported — confirm live INR / PP acceptance
Ground: taxi / private ~60–90 min into Vizag — confirm live

3 official sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alluri_Sitarama_Raju_International_Airport
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INS_Dega
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/visakhapatnam/vtz-the-airr-lounge-and-bar

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Taxi / e-hailing via NH-16
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
The Airr Lounge and Bar
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Traveler Tips
Present at Bhogapuram — not the old naval civil enclave.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
New Bhogapuram GMR plantPP Airr Lounge listing (confirm live)NH-16 taxi to Vizag
View Amenities
Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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☀️28°C / 82°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Delays reported

Operational issue

Weather: Low visibility and mist.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:27 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.