Find the cheapest Chennai to Port Blair flights — live fares on IndiGo, Air India and Akasa. MAA-IXZ schedule, discounted Andaman deals, for 2026.
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Quick answer: Chennai to Port Blair non-stop flights take about ≈ 2h 15m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Akasa Air, Air India Express, Air India, Around 4-7 non-stop departures a day, all in daylight hours.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest MAA–IXZ fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 15 kg | Low-cost, Air India group |
| Air India | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
| Akasa Air | 7 kg | 15 kg | Newer fleet; value fares |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
Chennai is one of the main gateways to the Andamans, and the Chennai to Port Blair sector is flown non-stop by IndiGo, Akasa Air, Air India Express and Air India. IndiGo and Akasa together carry most of the bookings, with Air India Express and Air India adding capacity. Frequencies are lower than on mainland trunk routes — typically 4-7 non-stops a day — and all flights operate in daylight because Port Blair's airport handles daytime operations.
Connecting itineraries via other cities exist but add hours; for the Andamans the non-stop from Chennai is the natural choice, and seats can sell out in peak season.
The distance across the Bay of Bengal is about 1,380 km and scheduled block time is roughly 2 hours 15 minutes. The entire crossing is over open sea, so the route is direct with no diversion options en route — one reason flights are scheduled in daylight.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands run on IST, so there is no time change despite the islands lying well to the east; this is why the sun rises and sets noticeably earlier there than the clock suggests.
The Andamans are a holiday destination, so fares track the tourist calendar closely and the limited daily seats sell out in peak months. Book early — several weeks ahead — for both the best fare and seat availability.
| Period | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Oct-Feb (peak) | Very High | Best island weather and prime tourist season; book weeks ahead |
| Mar-May | High | Summer holidays keep demand strong; still warm and largely dry |
| Jun-Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Island monsoon means quieter travel and the best chance of lower fares |
| Christmas / New Year | Very High | Year-end peak — fares spike and flights fill fast |
Booking-site fares are live and move with demand; treat any figure as a snapshot, and note seats are genuinely limited here.
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All Chennai-Port Blair flights leave in daylight, generally clustered from early morning to early afternoon, because Port Blair operates in daytime hours. An early departure gets you to the islands with the afternoon free and is the most reliable for onward ferry or boat transfers to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil (Shaheed Dweep).
If you have a same-day inter-island ferry booked, take the earliest flight you can and leave a comfortable buffer — a delayed flight can mean missing the last boat.
Leisure travellers and couples: book the morning flight and pair it with a same-day or next-morning ferry to Havelock; carry a printed itinerary as island connectivity can be patchy.
Families: the early non-stop is best with children, leaving daylight for the onward transfer. Pack essentials in cabin baggage in case checked bags are delayed.
Budget and student travellers: the monsoon shoulder season has the lowest fares; just accept some rain and rougher seas. Compare all four carriers, as the cheapest changes by date.
Chennai (MAA): domestic flights to Port Blair use Terminal 1 (Kamaraj) principally; a newer integrated terminal is expanding capacity, so check your boarding pass for the exact terminal.
Port Blair (IXZ): Veer Savarkar International Airport has a single modern integrated terminal (opened 2023) handling all flights. Operations are during daylight hours. On arrival, Indian nationals simply show photo ID; the airport is compact and transfers to the city and jetties are short.
In Chennai: the airport at Tirusulam connects to the city by Chennai Metro (Airport station), suburban rail and app cabs. For an early Andaman departure, allow time and consider staying near the airport the night before.
In Port Blair: Veer Savarkar Airport is only a few kilometres from the town centre and the main jetties. Taxis and autos are readily available; the ride into town or to the ferry terminal takes 10-20 minutes. Pre-arrange a transfer in peak season when demand is high.
Indian nationals do not need a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to visit the main tourist islands including Port Blair, Havelock and Neil — you only need valid photo ID such as Aadhaar, passport or driving licence, which you should carry throughout. Some restricted areas (such as parts of the Nicobar group and certain tribal reserves) remain off-limits.
Foreign nationals can visit most designated tourist islands without a prior RAP since the 2018 relaxation, but must register with immigration on arrival, and citizens of a few countries still need MHA permission. Rules can change, so verify the current position before booking.
Economy fares usually include 7 kg cabin baggage. Checked allowance depends on the fare; for an island holiday you will likely want a checked-bag fare. Keep swimwear, medication and a change of clothes in your cabin bag in case checked baggage is delayed.
Confirm before flying: IndiGo baggage, Akasa Air baggage, Air India Express baggage, Air India baggage.
The Andamans are best from October to May, with calm seas and clear water ideal for snorkelling and diving. The southwest monsoon (roughly May-September) brings rain and choppier crossings, which can disrupt inter-island ferries more than the flights themselves.
Because the islands keep IST despite being far east, daylight starts and ends early — plan activities for the early hours. Carry cash, as card and mobile connectivity can be limited away from Port Blair, and confirm ferry tickets in advance.
Chennai-Port Blair has far fewer seats than a mainland trunk route, so the cheap fares disappear early and last-minute prices are steep. Book well ahead, compare all four carriers in FlightGPT, and align your flight with your ferry to Havelock or Neil so a single delay doesn't unravel the trip.
Non-stop flights take around 2 hours 15 minutes across roughly 1,380 km of the Bay of Bengal. The entire crossing is over open sea.
IndiGo, Akasa Air, Air India Express and Air India operate non-stop, with IndiGo and Akasa carrying most of the bookings.
Around 4 to 7 non-stop departures a day, all in daylight hours because Port Blair's airport operates in daytime. Seats are limited, so book ahead.
No — Indian nationals do not need a Restricted Area Permit for the main tourist islands including Port Blair, Havelock and Neil. You only need valid photo ID such as Aadhaar or a passport, which you should carry throughout.
Since 2018, foreign tourists can visit most designated islands without a prior RAP but must register with immigration on arrival. Citizens of a few countries still need MHA permission, and rules can change — verify before booking.
Port Blair's Veer Savarkar Airport handles daytime operations, and the route is entirely over open sea with no diversion airports en route, so flights are scheduled in daylight hours.
Veer Savarkar International has a single modern integrated terminal, opened in 2023, handling all flights — so there is one building to use for arrival and departure.
Book several weeks ahead, as seats are limited and sell out in peak season. The monsoon shoulder months (parts of May-September) have the lowest fares if you don't mind some rain.
Under DGCA rules, airlines must refund statutory taxes even on non-refundable fares and cannot charge a cancellation fee above the base fare plus fuel surcharge. Refundable fares return more — check your fare conditions.
Economy fares usually include 7 kg cabin baggage. For an island holiday you will likely want a checked-bag fare; keep swimwear, medication and essentials in your cabin bag in case checked baggage is delayed.
Web check-in typically opens 48 hours before departure and closes a couple of hours prior, letting you choose a seat and skip the counter queue.
The southwest monsoon (roughly May-September) brings rain and choppier seas that disrupt inter-island ferries more than the flights. Plan buffer time if you have onward boat connections.
Some carriers allow pets in cabin or cargo with advance booking, health documents and a fee. Space is limited and policies vary, so confirm with the airline well ahead.
An infant under two travels on an adult's lap at a reduced fare and needs proof of age such as a birth certificate or Aadhaar; carry it for check-in.
Take a taxi from the airport to the main jetty, then a government or private ferry to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), about 1.5-2 hours by boat. Book the ferry in advance and align it with an early flight so a delay doesn't make you miss the last boat.
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