All You Need to Know About Port Blair Airport

Andaman and Nicobar Islands - A tropical paradise of India, which puts all the famous international tropical locations to shame. The Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, has it all from white-sand beaches to the greatest underwater biodiversity housing corals and sea dwellers to tropical rainforests, making it the perfect vacation destination.

But to visit this paradise, the only fastest option is travelling by air because it's in the middle of the ocean. So, if you are in doubt about how to travel by air to the Andaman Islands, here's the perfect guide for you!

Although the Port Blair airport has good connectivity with major cities in India, international flights don’t land here. So, if you fly from any other country, you'll have to take a connecting flight from any of the major cities in India. The Port Blair airport is also used by international travelers as a pitstop for private jets which are traveling to other South East Asian countries like Singapore and Vietnam.

How to reach Port Blair from Delhi?

Initially there were no direct flights from New Delhi to Port Blair, but as the islands became popular amongst the tourists, there are direct flights available by Air India airlines that take off at 5:30 AM and reach Port Blair airport by 9:30 AM, giving you the full day to explore the islands.

Travel time: 3hr 40 min

At times, the indirect flight via Kolkata or Chennai might be cheaper as compared to the direct one, but the total travel time can extend up to 7-8 hrs depending upon the layover duration. But if time is not an issue, and you are getting a better deal, then booking an indirect flight to Port Blair airport is also a great option!

How to reach Port Blair from Kolkata?

If you are travelling from Kolkata, then direct flights to Port Blair airport are easily available.

Not only is the time to reach Port Blair airport is less, but you will get a good glimpse of the deltaic Sunderbans for miles, followed by a vast stretch of calm blue ocean which ultimately culminates into the beautiful island views!

Travel time: 2hr 10 min

How to reach Port Blair from Chennai?

Chennai is another major city that is well connected with Port Blair. The flight connectivity is direct and regular, making it easy for tourists to reach the islands.

Travel time: 2hr 15 min

The flight connectivity is also good from Bengaluru, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Cochin, and many airline options are available, like Vistara, Indigo, SpiceJet, Air India and Go Air.

How to reach your hotel from the airport?

After reaching the airport, the next important thing is to reach your hotel or jetty if you are going to any island. If you are staying in Port Blair, you can ask the hotel to arrange a pick-up for you beforehand. Many hotels provide this as a free service, while some may charge you for the same. So, please ensure the same while booking the pickup itself.

There are many tuk-tuks and taxis available outside the airport, which is also an option, but it would be better to book a pickup prior to avoid any problems at the last minute.

Important things to note:

Andaman has some of the most beautiful marine life with rare flora and fauna, hence the government is quite strict about that. Some of the things that you should keep in mind while travelling:

1. Do not take any shells, corals or any marine species while going back to your location. The bags get scanned, and you can even be fined if you are caught carrying any coral. Also, the authorities will not let you take any shell with you and you'll have to hand it over.

2. In case you have purchased any shell or coral material, do carry a receipt because you'll only be allowed to take those items with you once you show the receipts to the authorities.

3. Since the Port Blair airport is a defense airport, photography is strictly prohibited inside. Hold yourself to take any picture inside, and only take out the camera to capture Andaman's beauty outside.

4. Unlike other airports, there isn't much to eat, so carry refreshments with you.

Places to visit in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Also called Neil Islands, it is a small and beautiful island in Andamans. From scenic beaches to amazing water sports, it is a perfect place to enjoy yourself!

You may also like to read: Why should you not miss this beautiful Neil Island of the Andamans?

Also called Havelock Island, it is a place not to miss! Go to Radhanagar beach (one of the beautiful beaches in the world), Elephant beach for water sports or just grab amazing food in the cafes around. The place is bliss!

You may also like to read: Havelock Islands - How to make the best of this gem of Andamans in budget.

You can find the complete itinerary of Andaman here.

So, now that you know how to reach the Port Blair airport, it is time to book the tickets and enjoy the trip to the paradise of India! So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and come to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to have a vacation that you'll remember for life!

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