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Cyclone Arnab has disrupted flight services at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, near Visakhapatnam, with airlines cancelling and suspending services. Heavy rain, strong winds and adverse weather conditions disrupted air travel in Andhra Pradesh on October 27 and 28, 2026. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before travelling to the airport.<\/span><\/p>\n

Flight Cancellations at Bhogapuram Airport<\/b><\/h2>\n

Cyclone Arnab disrupted flight operations, leading to cancellations and suspensions of services at airports in Andhra Pradesh. Flight cancellations began on Tuesday, October 27, as the cyclone approached the Andhra Pradesh coast.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, flight operations at Visakhapatnam were suspended from the afternoon of October 27, while operations at Vijayawada and Rajahmundry were suspended after 7 p.m. that day. The disruption continued on Wednesday, October 28, as adverse weather affected flight operations. Airlines cancelled flights as a safety precaution in response to adverse weather conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport is located at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district and serves the Visakhapatnam region. Air India shifted its Visakhapatnam services to the new airport on August 17, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which Flights Were Cancelled at Bhogapuram Airport?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Cyclone-related flight disruptions affected multiple domestic routes, with cancellations varying by airline and date.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Air India cancelled six flights across the Delhi\u2013Visakhapatnam\u2013Delhi route on October 27 and the Delhi\u2013Vijayawada\u2013Delhi route on October 28. Air India Express reported 13 cancellations, mainly involving Visakhapatnam services connecting Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Vijayawada. The cancellations also included the Varanasi\u2013Bangkok and Bangkok\u2013Visakhapatnam services.<\/span><\/p>\n

IndiGo suspended all flights at Visakhapatnam, as well as operations at Vijayawada and Rajahmundry after 7 p.m. on October 27. Akasa Air cancelled the Delhi\u2013Bhogapuram\u2013Delhi service scheduled for October 28. Alliance Air reported normal operations, with no cancellations at the time of the Ministry’s update.<\/span><\/p>\n

A report <\/span>also listed cancellations involving Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Jeypore, Chennai and other destinations on October 28. The report mentioned seven Hyderabad services, five Delhi services, three each to Chennai and Bengaluru, two to Vijayawada and one to Jeypore among the cancellations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Destination<\/b><\/td>\nReported Cancelled Services<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hyderabad<\/span><\/td>\n7<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chennai<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bengaluru<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vijayawada<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jeypore<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

These figures represent the cancellations reported at that time and may not reflect subsequent changes. Passengers should check with their airlines to confirm whether their flights are cancelled, delayed or rescheduled.<\/span><\/p>\n

When Will Flight Services Resume at Bhogapuram Airport?<\/b><\/h4>\n

Flights at Bhogapuram Airport can resume or return to normal schedules once weather and operational conditions permit. Airport and airline teams must ensure that conditions are safe for flight operations before services resume. Even after the cyclone passes, heavy rain and poor visibility may cause further delays.<\/span><\/p>\n

As of October 29, 2026, the available official update did not specify when all affected flight schedules would return to normal. Passengers should check the latest Bhogapuram Airport flight status on their airline’s website, app, helpline or through SMS notifications before leaving for the airport.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Should Passengers Do if Their Flights Are Cancelled?<\/b><\/h4>\n

If your flight is affected by Cyclone Arnab, check your booking status and follow your airline’s latest updates.<\/span><\/p>\n