Flight tickets from Mumbai to Vijayawada

Airport information from Mumbai to Vijayawada

Getting to Mumbai Airport

• Mumbai Airport is located about 30 kilometres from central Mumbai
• National Highway 8 takes you to Terminal 1 at Santa Cruz and then onto Terminal 2 on Sahar Road
• Trains connect the city to the nearby airport Mumbai CST Terminus and Churchgate
• Local buses and taxi services also connect the city to the airport

Travelling from Vijayawada Airport

• Vijayawada Airport is a domestic airport located 18 kilometres from the city and connected to it by National Highway 5. Travellers can hire pre-paid taxis to get to the city. The domestic terminal is connected to the bus stand about 2 kilometres away by a shuttle service. The railway station is 22 kilometres from the airport and is well connected by taxi, bus and auto-rickshaw.

Facilities at Mumbai and Vijayawada Airports

• Mumbai Airport is a major airport and one of the busiest in the country. It has all modern facilities and amenities including VIP lounges, in-line baggage handling, business and conferencing options, money exchange counters, duty free retail, childcare rooms, medical care, aid for disabled and aged passengers, public telephones, postal services, smoking rooms, internet cafes, Wi-Fi services, souvenir shops, snack bars, bars and restaurants, and even 5 star hotels for layover stays.
• Vijayawada Airport is furnished with basic amenities for travelers. Expect free trolleys, escorts for physically handicapped and aged passengers, snack bars book stalls, medical assistance and care, and child care rooms.

Tips on how to make the best of your flight journey from Mumbai to Vijayawada

A direct flight from Mumbai to Vijayawada takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes while a flight with one stop takes upwards of 4 hours to get to Vijayawada. While in Vijayawada, visit the Kanaka Durga Temple, the Prakasam Barrage, the Undavalli Caves, or Bhavani Islands for parasailing. One of the top things to do while visiting Andhra Pradesh is visiting the Tirupati Balaji Temple. For a detailed look at how to make the best of your Tirupati Balaji darshan, read our article TTD darshan tips for the best Balaji darshan.

Weather in Vijayawada

Vijayawada is usually hot through the year, with a mild winter. Summer months from March to June are extremely hot with temperatures regularly pushing the 43-degree Celsius mark. Rainfall during the monsoon tends to be on the heavier side, discouraging travel between July and September. Vijayawada’s mild winter months between October and February are cool and pleasant, making it the best time of year to visit.

Cost of living in Vijayawada

Local buses and taxis are recommended modes of transport within Vijayawada though most people prefer to travel within the city is by auto-rickshaw. Taxi tariffs start at INR 13.50 per kilometer and a lunch meal for 1 in an inexpensive restaurant can cost you around INR 90.

Modes of payment accepted in Vijayawada

All establishments accept Indian Rupees while most shops accept cards.

Must try dishes in Vijayawada

Vijayawada is big on street food, with vendors rustling up spicy snacks and serving sweets on roadsides through the day. While in Vijayawada, you must try pulihora, chicken65, mirchi bajji, rawa dosa, killi, boorelu, and idli. The famous filter coffee is a must as well. Try these popular Hyderabadi dishes instead!

Documents required to travel from Mumbai to Vijayawada

Passengers travelling from Mumbai to Vijayawada may carry any one of the following documents as proof of identity

• Valid Passport
• Pan card
• Valid driving license
• Aadhaar card
• Election photo identification card
• In case of children, their school identification card or any other photo identification proof
• In case of infants, a valid birth certificate

Major airlines that operate from Mumbai to Vijayawada

SpiceJet, IndiGo, Air India Express, Air India, Jet Airways