Enhanced Connectivity for Andhra Pradesh as Union Minister Launches Visakhapatnam-Vijayawada Air Route
Vishakhapatnam 28 October 2024: The Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, inaugurated the new Air India Express daily flight connecting Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada at Visakhapatnam International Airport. The event was attended by Members of Parliament Kesineni Sivanath and Golla Babu Rao, as well as Member of Legislative Assembly P.G.V.R. Naidu (Gana Babu).
The service features convenient timings, with flights departing Visakhapatnam at 9:35 AM and arriving in Vijayawada at 10:35 AM. The return flight leaves Vijayawada at 7:55 PM, arriving in Visakhapatnam at 9:00 PM, ensuring seamless intra-state travel.
Speaking at the inauguration, Union Minister Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, stated, “The new daily flights between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada by Air India Express will serve the distinct needs of both cities—Visakhapatnam with its focus on industry and tourism, and Vijayawada, the capital, as the centre of administration and commerce. This service will enhance accessibility for business, education, and tourism, supporting economic activity and social mobility within Andhra Pradesh. I congratulate Air India Express on its rapid expansion across India’s domestic network, significantly enhancing connectivity to cities throughout the country.”
Commenting on the launch of the new route, Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, said, “At Air India Express, we are excited to contribute to the growth story of India’s emerging urban centres and express our gratitude to the Hon’ble Minister for inaugurating our new flight on Visakhapatnam – Vijayawada route. With a rapidly growing fleet of about 90 aircraft that continues to expand, we are committed to meeting the connectivity needs of a dynamic economy and will make every effort to improve travel options that support the aspirations of these vibrant regions.”
Operations from Vishakhapatnam: From Vishakhapatnam, Air India Express operates 28 weekly flights directly connecting to three domestic destinations including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Vijayawada. The airline provides one-stop connectivity to 21 domestic destinations: Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Gwalior, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, Srinagar, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, and Varanasi and three international destinations, including Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh.
Operations from Vijayawada: From Vijayawada, Air India Express operates 23 weekly flights directly connecting to three domestic destinations including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Vishakhapatnam and one international destination: Sharjah. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 15 domestic destinations: Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, and Varanasi.