On May 5, 2025, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu announced that flights will resume between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam starting June 1, 2025. The morning flight operated by IndiGo Airlines will depart from Vijayawada at 7:15 AM, arriving in Visakhapatnam at 8:25 AM, with a return journey departing Visakhapatnam at 8:45 AM and reaching Vijayawada at 9:50 AM. This decision aims to enhance regional connectivity and ease travel between these Andhra Pradesh cities, supporting the broader development goals of the state. This flight route is part of the government's efforts to improve transportation infrastructure in Tier2 and Tier3 cities across India.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Civil Aviation: A government department responsible for all civil aviation related issues.
Ram Mohan Naidu: The Union Minister (ministerial level office) of the Ministry of Civil Aviation in India.
Vijayawada: A city and administrative centre of Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Visakhapatnam: A port city on the Bay of Bengal in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, known for its tourism and industry.
IndiGo Airlines: An Indian low-cost airline that operates the morning flights between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam.
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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