Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport

12 UPDATES · 33 DAYS · 19 JUL 2026 — 19 AUG 2026

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Latest · 19 Aug 2026

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation launched an 'Aero Express' electric bus service from Visakhapatnam to Bhogapuram airport, offering lower fares than private cabs.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the inauguration of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 1, 2026, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions or announcements made by Prime Minister Modi, Chief Minister Naidu, or any other parties involved, unless they are direct developments or consequences of the airport's inauguration and subsequent operations.

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19Jul

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

On August 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Bhogapuram

1Aug

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh, on August 1, 2026.

NDTV

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Andhra Pradesh, developed at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, marking a significant infrastructure development milestone in Andhra Pradesh.

4Aug

The Hindu

On August 1, 2026, Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Naidu inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, marking the beginning of commercial operations on August 17.

7Aug

The Hindu

Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram commenced operations on August 1, aiming to launch commercial flights to the U.S., Europe, and Australia by August 17.

8Aug

The Hindu

The Ministry of Civil Aviation announced a shift of all scheduled commercial flights from Visakhapatnam Airport to Bhogapuram Airport starting August 17, 2026.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitharama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh, marking the completion of a PPP project with advanced infrastructure and a focus on sustainability.

The Hindu

On August 1, 2026, the Alluri Sitharama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram district was inaugurated.

16Aug

The Hindu

The Visakhapatnam airport ceased commercial operations on August 16, 2026, with the last flight departing at 10:45 p.m., paving the way for the Bhogapuram airport to assume its role.

17Aug

The Hindu

The Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram began commercial operations on August 17, 2026, taking over flights from INS Dega.

19Aug

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation launched an 'Aero Express' electric bus service from Visakhapatnam to Bhogapuram airport, offering lower fares than private cabs.

Story concluded