VISAKHAPATNAM: Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot has announced that all its flight operations in Visakhapatnam will shift to the upcoming Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram from July 8, 2026, marking the first formal airline announcement ahead of the airport’s commercial operations.
According to an advisory issued by the airline, all Scoot flights currently operating from the existing Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) will thereafter operate from the new greenfield airport located at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district, around 50 km from Visakhapatnam city.
The airline stated that its check-in counters would function from Terminal-1 of the new airport and open two-and-a-half hours prior to flight departure. Passengers have been advised to arrive at least 120 minutes before scheduled departure time to complete check-in and security procedures.
The announcement assumes significance as the Bhogapuram airport project moves closer to operational readiness. In January this year, an Air India aircraft from New Delhi successfully completed the maiden trial landing at the airport.
Being developed as the Alluri Sitarama Raju Greenfield International Airport, the project is expected to become the primary aviation hub for North Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Aerotropolis planned as part of airport proj
In the first phase, the airport has been designed to handle six million passengers annually, with provisions for future expansion based on traffic growth.
The project includes plans for an Aerotropolis, an aviation-linked commercial hub, and a dedicated cargo terminal aimed at supporting logistics and freight operations in the region.
The airport is being developed by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd (GVIAL), a subsidiary of GMR Airports Ltd, at an estimated investment of around Rs 5,000 crore.
With Scoot becoming the first airline to formally announce operations from the new airport, aviation experts expect more domestic and international carriers to outline their transition plans soon.
