Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Vizag Airport Seeks Open Sky Policy to Boost Global Connectivity
Imagine the Visakhapatnam airport wants to be a major travel hub.
Right now, it's like only certain airlines can fly in.
The plan is to adopt an "Open Sky Policy", which means any foreign airline can fly to and from Vizag.
This should bring in more flights, making it easier to travel to different countries.
The airport is already getting busy, with many passengers each day.
This new policy is aimed to boost the number of travelers even further.
It would allow for direct flights to Europe and the US and more.
The goal is to make Vizag a central place for air travel.
Efforts are ongoing to bring Visakhapatnam International Airport under the Open Sky Policy.
This policy aims to enhance global connectivity and establish Vizag as a regional aviation hub.
The airport currently handles approximately 8,500 passengers daily, with a monthly footfall of 2.5 lakh.
International connectivity is limited to Singapore, Malaysia, and Bangkok.
Extending the Open Sky Policy aligns with the center's objective of strengthening regional aviation infrastructure.
- Who
- Airport authorities and stakeholders.
- What
- Efforts to implement Open Sky Policy at Visakhapatnam International Airport.
- When
- Currently underway.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam International Airport.
- Why
- To enhance global connectivity and establish Vizag as a regional aviation hub.
- Airport
- Visakhapatnam International Airport
- Policy
- Open Sky Policy
- Daily Passengers
- 8,500 (approximate)
- Monthly Footfall
- 2.5 lakh
- Current International Destinations
- Singapore, Malaysia, Bangkok