Akasa Air Delhi-Visakhapatnam flights start October 25
Akasa Air is scheduled to start direct service between Delhi and Visakhapatnam on October 25, 2026. The airline announced the nonstop route through its official account and opened bookings through its website and app.
The detail most likely to catch a traveler out is on the ground. A booking can still say Visakhapatnam and use airport code VTZ, but every commercial VTZ flight now operates at the new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram. The former city airport stopped handling scheduled commercial flights on August 17.
*Original AI-generated OpenSim editorial illustration. It is a conceptual route image, not a photograph of Akasa Air, a specific flight or Bhogapuram Airport.*
The practical answer: Akasa Air's Delhi-Visakhapatnam service is due to begin October 25. Retrieve the live booking before travel, confirm the date and local time, and use Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram for VTZ. Do not navigate to the former city airport.
The new Akasa route starts with an important airport check
Akasa Air's official announcement says its nonstop Delhi-Visakhapatnam service begins October 25. The announcement does not publish a flight number or a full timetable, so the issued Akasa itinerary remains the controlling source for an individual journey.
Reports and schedule databases disagree on the flight numbers. That makes an old screenshot, a social post or a third-party schedule a poor substitute for the live booking. Use Akasa Air's flight-status tool with the PNR or the cities and travel date before leaving for the airport.
This was still a scheduled launch when this guide was published. The first service had not yet operated. Anyone relying on it for a meeting, hotel or separate onward ticket should check status again on the travel day.
VTZ now means Bhogapuram, not the former city airport
The airport's current passenger notice says all commercial flights moved at 00:01 on August 17. Air India independently confirms that the new Bhogapuram airport kept the same VTZ code.
That reuse explains why a ticket may show "Visakhapatnam" or "VTZ" without making the change obvious. For a flight on or after August 17, the correct commercial terminal is Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram.
Send anyone dropping off or collecting a passenger the full airport name, flight details and live map pin. "Vizag Airport" alone can be misunderstood, especially by someone using an old saved location.
Allow for a longer road journey
Bhogapuram is outside central Visakhapatnam. The airport transport guide gives approximate driving times of 45 minutes from the city centre, 50 minutes from RK Beach, 55 minutes from Visakhapatnam Railway Station and 60 minutes from the port area. These are planning estimates, not guaranteed journey times.
The airport lists APSRTC buses, app-based rides, taxis and private drop-off. Its published bus routes include stops such as Kurmannapalem, Old or New Gajuwaka, NAD, Maddilapalem, the railway station, RTC Complex and Vuda Park, depending on the route. The airport describes the listed APSRTC routing as proposed, so check the operating service rather than assuming every stop and time is current.
Recent public questions repeatedly ask where to board, how to track buses and whether a connection serves a particular town. That is a good reason to build in a buffer and keep a cab alternative for a time-critical departure. Pre-book early-morning transport when possible. For pickup, the airport says app-based services use the car-parking area outside arrivals.
Check in online, then keep airport time for the new journey
Akasa Air says app check-in is available from 48 hours until one hour before departure for eligible passengers. It is unavailable for some travelers, including unaccompanied minors, passengers requiring wheelchair assistance and passengers traveling with pets.
An electronic boarding pass does not remove security, identity or bag-drop steps. Akasa's route guidance generally tells domestic passengers to reach the airport at least two hours before departure and complete web check-in no later than one hour before departure. Follow any earlier instruction on the booking or from the airport.
Do not subtract check-in time from the road estimate. Work backward from the airline's recommended airport arrival, then add the drive or bus journey and a sensible traffic margin.
Read the baggage line on the Akasa booking
Akasa Air's current baggage page lists one 15 kg checked piece and one cabin bag up to 7 kg for its standard domestic allowance. Fare benefits and special categories can differ, so the allowance shown in the ticket and booking controls.
The airline says prepaid excess baggage can be added online until two hours before departure. Extra weight and an additional piece are different charges. If two bags total 15 kg, the second piece can still attract an additional-piece fee.
Keep medicines, identification, keys, power banks and anything needed during a delay in compliant cabin baggage. Retain the checked-bag receipt and tag until the journey is complete.
Use mobile data for the Bhogapuram transfer
OpenSim's live catalog included an India plan and an Asia plan covering 20 areas when this guide was checked. The India option suits a trip contained within the country. The regional option can be compared when India is one stop in a wider Asian itinerary.
Read the chosen package's exact coverage, allowance, validity, speed, hotspot support and top-up eligibility before paying. Daily-data packages can continue at a reduced speed after the displayed high-speed allowance and refresh according to the package terms.
Install over reliable Wi-Fi when the selected package instructions permit it. Ground-based mobile data can help retrieve an Akasa update, track a ride, open an airport map or contact a pickup. It does not provide inflight Wi-Fi, guarantee reception throughout the road journey or protect a separate booking.
Ten questions about Akasa Air Delhi-Visakhapatnam flights
When does Akasa Air start Delhi-Visakhapatnam flights?
Akasa Air says its nonstop Delhi-Visakhapatnam service begins October 25, 2026. The first scheduled departure had not operated when this guide was published, so check the live status before travel.
Which airport does Akasa Air use for Visakhapatnam?
Akasa's Visakhapatnam flights use Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram. All scheduled commercial VTZ flights moved there on August 17.
Does the new Bhogapuram airport still use VTZ?
Yes. Air India and the airport confirm that the same VTZ code transferred to the new airport. A ticket that says VTZ now refers to Bhogapuram for scheduled commercial travel.
Can I still go to the old Visakhapatnam airport for this flight?
No. The airport says all commercial flights moved to Bhogapuram. Use the new terminal's official map location and send the same location to a driver or pickup.
How long should I allow from central Visakhapatnam?
The airport estimates about 45 minutes from the city centre, 50 minutes from RK Beach and 55 minutes from the railway station. Traffic, the starting point and waiting time can make the trip longer, so add a buffer.
Are there buses to Bhogapuram Airport?
The airport lists dedicated APSRTC routes and integrated bus bays. Check the current operating timetable and boarding point before relying on a bus because the published route table labels the routing as proposed.
Can I use a taxi or ride app at the new airport?
Yes. The airport lists taxis plus Ola, Uber and Rapido. It says app-based pickup is in the car-parking area outside arrivals and recommends pre-booking for early or late travel.
When does Akasa online check-in open?
Akasa says eligible passengers can check in through its app from 48 hours until one hour before departure. Some traveler types must use airport assistance instead, and anyone checking a bag still needs bag drop.
What baggage is included on an Akasa domestic flight?
Akasa's published standard domestic allowance is one checked piece up to 15 kg and one cabin bag up to 7 kg. The allowance shown in the specific booking takes priority.
Which OpenSim plan fits a Visakhapatnam trip?
Compare the India plan for a domestic trip. Consider the Asia 20-areas plan only when the itinerary also visits other included destinations. Check the selected package's coverage and terms before checkout.
Before leaving for Delhi or Bhogapuram Airport
- Retrieve the Akasa booking and confirm the date, local time and operating status.
- Use the flight number shown in the live itinerary, not a social screenshot.
- Navigate to Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram for VTZ.
- Send a driver or pickup the exact terminal location and flight details.
- Check the current bus or cab plan and add a road-traffic buffer.
- Complete online check-in when eligible and save the boarding pass offline.
- Follow the booking's airport-arrival and bag-drop deadlines.
- Confirm the checked and cabin baggage allowance.
- Keep identification, medicines and power banks in compliant cabin baggage.
- Recheck flight status before starting the ground journey.
When this route guide needs an update
We will review this guide after the first scheduled Akasa Air service on October 25. An earlier update is needed if the ministry, airline or airport changes the start date, route status, terminal, flight schedule, check-in rule, baggage policy or ground-transport guidance.
*Airline, airport, public-question, Google policy and OpenSim catalog sources were reviewed on October 24, 2026.*
