What is the IATA code for Vijayawada Airport?

The IATA code for Vijayawada is VGA.

Vijayawada (VGA) in Vijayawada, India. Terminal info, airlines, transport to city, and flight search on FareEagle.

VGA

Vijayawada

Q: How to reach Vijayawada Airport from the city?

Bus: APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation) operates buses from the airport to various parts of Vijayawada. Frequency varies depending on the route. Taxi/Cab: Ola and Uber are available. Pre-paid taxi services are available at the airport. Distance: Approximately 20 km from the city center. Travel time is about 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.

Vijayawada, India

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NH-9, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh 521108, India

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ℹ️ About Vijayawada

Vijayawada Airport was established in the 1930s and was granted international status in 2017. It is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

In fiscal year 2023, the airport handled approximately 1 million passengers. The IATA code is VGA.

The airport serves as a crucial aviation hub for Andhra Pradesh, connecting the region to major cities in India and abroad.

🏢 Terminals

Vijayawada Airport has one integrated terminal building handling both domestic and international flights. It has 9 gates.

The terminal has a total area of 12,960 sq meters. The airport has a capacity of 4.5 million passengers per annum.

A new terminal building is under construction and is expected to be completed by 2024, which will further increase the airport's capacity.

🚗 How to Reach Vijayawada Airport

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Bus

APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation) operates buses from the airport to various parts of Vijayawada. Frequency varies depending on the route.

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Taxi/Cab

Ola and Uber are available. Pre-paid taxi services are available at the airport.

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Distance

Approximately 20 km from the city center. Travel time is about 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.

🛎️ Airport Facilities

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Lounges

There is no lounge currently available at Vijayawada Airport.

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Food & Dining

Options include a restaurant and snack counters. There are no 24-hour options currently.

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Shopping

Limited retail outlets are available.

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Connectivity

Free WiFi is available. Connect to the airport's WiFi network.

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Banking

ATMs are available.

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Medical

Basic medical facilities are available.

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Other

Prayer room is available.

🅿️ Parking

Short-term parking is available. Rates are approximately ₹30 for the first 30 minutes for cars, and ₹85 for up to 2 hours. Daily rates are around ₹300.

💡 Tips for Travellers

Pre-book your taxi or cab using Ola/Uber, especially during peak hours, to avoid surge pricing and ensure availability.

Check the APSRTC bus schedule in advance if you plan to use the bus service to reach the city center.

Be aware that food options are limited, so consider bringing your own snacks, especially for late-night or early-morning flights.

Keep some cash handy for transportation and small purchases, as not all vendors may accept digital payments.

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