Flying from Chicago to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Chicago. Check out your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when booking your flight from Chicago to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ).
Visakhapatnam is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Vishakhapatnam Airport is located in Visakhapatnam, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to VTZ, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Chicago to VTZ even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when flying out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Chicago to Vishakhapatnam Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to O'Hare International Airport:
74.85% of flights that leave from O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can reach MDW from central Chicago in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Chicago to VTZ flight, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
77.88% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to Vishakhapatnam Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Vishakhapatnam Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VTZ instead:
Getting from Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to central Visakhapatnam
Vishakhapatnam Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Visakhapatnam. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
286 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Vishakhapatnam Airport. A return flight starts from 744 €. These fares may change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to VTZ. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ). Plan your visit to Visakhapatnam in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Chicago to VTZ plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Visakhapatnam to range from 27ºC (81ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Vishakhapatnam Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Visakhapatnam
Start your Visakhapatnam trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Vishakhapatnam Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Visakhapatnam isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that are worth your time include Lord Shiva Statue Kailasagiri, Kailashgiri Park and Saibaba Temple.
Explore more of India
Visakhapatnam is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Visakhapatnam, a visit to Nowrangapur will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Sri Sidhibinayak Temple, Sri Gundicha Mandira and Shri 1008 Adinath Digambar Jinalaya.
Brahmapur is another favourite destination in India and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Visakhapatnam. No journey is complete without visiting Shirdi Sai Temple, Sri Kasi Viswanath Temple and Sri Jagannath Temple.
