Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) — Live Arrivals Today
Visakhapatnam International Airport — VTZ is the busiest airport in Andhra Pradesh and is also a civil enclave at the Indian Navy's INS Dega base. Operating hours are restricted by naval requirements. The new greenfield Bhogapuram airport, targeted for 2027, will replace VTZ as the main commercial gateway.
Enter the flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) on our flight-status search:
Search Flight Status →Airlines arriving at Visakhapatnam Airport
| Airline | Terminal (arrival) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6E | Terminal 1 | IndiGo runs Visakhapatnam to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, plus Singapore and Kuala Lumpur inte |
| SG | Terminal 1 | SpiceJet domestic flights from VTZ use Terminal 1. |
| QP | Terminal 1 | Akasa Air operates from Visakhapatnam Terminal 1. |
| AI | Terminal 1 | Air India operates domestic flights from VTZ. |
| IX | Terminal 1 | Air India Express runs Gulf flights from Visakhapatnam — Sharjah, Dubai, Singapore. |
| SQ | Terminal 1 | Singapore Airlines' subsidiary Scoot operates Singapore (SIN) from VTZ. |
Tracking Visakhapatnam airport arrivals
For real-time Visakhapatnam airport arrival status, the most accurate source is the official airport's display screens or the operating airline's website. IndiGo arrivals can be tracked via the IndiGo app or goindigo.in. Air India arrivals via airindia.com or the Maharaja Club app. SpiceJet arrivals via spicejet.com. Live arrivals data on this page updates every 60–90 seconds.
If you're picking up a passenger arriving at Visakhapatnam airport, account for: (1) immigration clearance (15–45 minutes on international arrivals), (2) baggage claim (10–25 minutes), (3) Customs (5–15 minutes on international). For early-morning arrivals between 0500–0700, expect 10–20 minute longer waits. No metro yet. VTZ is ~12 km from Visakhapatnam city — 25–35 min by taxi.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check live arrival status at Visakhapatnam airport?
Enter your flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) in the flight-status search on this page. Live data updates every 60–90 seconds from ATC and airline operations systems. Alternatively, the operating airline's app or website typically has the most accurate real-time information. For VTZ-specific live screens, visit the airport's official website or use the airport-information displays in the terminal.
How many airlines operate from Visakhapatnam airport?
Approximately 6+ airlines operate scheduled flights from Visakhapatnam airport (VTZ), including major Indian carriers like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Air India Express, plus international airlines on Gulf, Southeast Asia, and Europe/North America routes where applicable.
Does Visakhapatnam airport have multiple terminals?
Visakhapatnam airport (VTZ) operates a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights. No risk of terminal confusion.
How early should I arrive at Visakhapatnam airport before a flight?
Recommended airport-arrival lead times for Visakhapatnam (VTZ): 2 hours before for domestic flights and 3 hours before for international flights. During festive peaks (Diwali, Christmas-New Year) and Friday/Sunday evenings, add another 30 minutes. Web check-in (opens 48 hours before, closes 1-2 hours before) lets you skip check-in queues at the airport.
What is the IATA code for Visakhapatnam airport?
Visakhapatnam airport's IATA code is VTZ. The full official airport name is Visakhapatnam International Airport. Use this code when booking, tracking, or referring to the airport in flight schedules and itineraries.
How do I get to Visakhapatnam airport from the city?
No metro yet. VTZ is ~12 km from Visakhapatnam city — 25–35 min by taxi.
What is the delay risk for flights arriving at Visakhapatnam airport?
Live arrival-delay risk depends on origin airport weather, en-route weather, ATC congestion at Visakhapatnam (VTZ), and the specific airline's on-time performance (IndiGo and Akasa typically lead at ~80-85% OTP). For accurate per-flight delay risk, track the specific flight number using the live search above.
Last updated: 25 May 2026. Live status data refreshes every 60–90 seconds.