**Summary:**
On May 5, 2025, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, announced the resumption of morning flight service between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, effective June 1, 2025. Operated by IndiGo Airlines, the flight will depart Vijayawada at 7:15 AM, arriving in Visakhapatnam at 8:25 AM. The return flight will depart Visakhapatnam at 8:45 AM, arriving in Vijayawada at 9:50 AM. This initiative aims to improve regional connectivity within Andhra Pradesh, facilitating economic engagement and supporting broader development goals. The reinstatement of this route aligns with the government's focus on enhancing transportation infrastructure in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Release ID: 2127085.
Key Entities Referenced
Ram Mohan Naidu: Union Minister of Civil Aviation
Vijayawada: City in Andhra Pradesh, India, connected by the flight service.
Visakhapatnam: City in Andhra Pradesh, India, connected by the flight service; also the state's financial hub.
June 1, 2025: Date of resumption of flight service between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam.
Andhra Pradesh: State in India where Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam are located; benefits from enhanced connectivity.
IndiGo Airlines: Airline operating the morning flight between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam.
Ministry of Civil Aviation: The government ministry responsible for civil aviation in India.
PIB Hyderabad: Press Information Bureau office in Hyderabad, responsible for the press release.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Announces
Resumption of Flight Service Between Vijayawada
and Visakhapatnam from June 1
Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 5:43PM by PIB Hyderabad
Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu, announced today the resumption of the
morning flight service between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, set to begin on June 1, 2025. This
route will significantly enhance connectivity within Andhra Pradesh, linking Vijayawada, with the
state’s financial hub, Visakhapatnam.
The newly revised flight schedule is designed to provide greater convenience for frequent flyers.
The morning flight, operated by IndiGo Airlines, will depart from Vijayawada at 7:15 AM and reach
Visakhapatnam by 8:25 AM. The return flight will depart Visakhapatnam at 8:45 AM and arrive in
Vijayawada at 9:50 AM.
Speaking on the development, Hon’ble Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu, said
"Regional connectivity is a cornerstone of our vision for inclusive growth and ease of travel. The
reinstatement of this crucial flight link between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam will significantly
benefit passengers, boost economic engagement between the two cities, and support the broader
development goals of Andhra Pradesh."
- 1 : @RamMNK. . pic.twitter.com/QUHehS6F5z
— PIB in Andhra Pradesh (@pibvijayawada) May 5, 2025
This initiative underscores the government’s focus on improving regional connectivity, particularly in
Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, as part of the broader vision to enhance transportation infrastructure across
India.
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(Release ID: 2127085)