Scoot to shift Visakhapatnam operations to Bhogapuram airport from July 8
Scoot will move its flights to Visakhapatnam to the new Alluri Sitharama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram starting July 8, 2026. The airline will continue using the existing airport code 'VTZ' despite the change in location. Passengers are advised to arrive at least 120 minutes before departure to complete check-in procedures.
- ▪Scoot's flights to Visakhapatnam will shift to Bhogapuram airport from July 8, 2026.
- ▪The new airport is approximately 50 km from Visakhapatnam city.
- ▪Check-in counters will open two-and-a-half hours before departure.
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Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot has announced that its flights to Visakhapatnam will operate from the upcoming Alluri Sitharama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram from July 8, 2026.In a communication issued to trade partners, the airline said operations would be shifted to Terminal 1 of the new airport, while retaining the existing airport code “VTZ”.The airline said that the new airport is located around 50 km from Visakhapatnam city and advised passengers to arrive at the airport at least 120 minutes before departure to complete check-in procedures.According to the communication, check-in counters would open two-and-a-half hours before the scheduled departure time.
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