Guwahati to Port Blair Flights — Guide 2026
Guwahati to Port Blair flight guide — 1-stop connections, airlines, fares, island permits for Indian tourists.
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Guwahati to Port Blair flight guide — 1-stop connections, airlines, fares, island permits for Indian tourists.
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Quick answer: Guwahati to Port Blair flights take about No non-stop exists. Plan on ≈ 7h 15m at the very shortest (a tight Kolkata connection) and 9–11h on most one-stop itineraries once the layover is counted., operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, There are no daily non-stop flights — Guwahati and Port Blair are not linked directly. Carriers route you through Kolkata (CCU), Chennai (MAA), Bengaluru (BLR) or Ahmedabad (AMD), so the practical choice is between a handful of connecting options each day rather than a fixed non-stop count.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest GAU–IXZ fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed August 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · how we collect fares · editorial policy · fact-checking · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Guwahati to Port Blair? FlightGPT compares live GAU to IXZ fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Guwahati to Port Blair non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Guwahati-Port Blair fare is one search away.
| 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 |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
No airline flies Guwahati (GAU) to Port Blair (IXZ) non-stop, and none is likely to in the near term — the demand simply does not support a direct sector across the country to a small island airport. Every ticket you book is a connecting itinerary.
The most common operator is IndiGo, which connects the two through Kolkata, Bengaluru or Ahmedabad on a single ticket. Air India and Air India Express also sell through-fares, usually via Kolkata or Chennai. The smoothest connections route through Kolkata (CCU) — it is the natural hub for both the North-East and the Andamans, and most of the day's IXZ departures originate there.
Note that Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India, so ignore any older listing showing them on this route.
The two cities sit at almost opposite corners of the map: Guwahati is in the far North-East, Port Blair lies in the Bay of Bengal off the south-eastern coast. The combined flown distance through a hub is roughly 2,900 km, and the journey breaks into two legs.
The fastest path is Guwahati → Kolkata → Port Blair. Guwahati–Kolkata is about 1h 10m; Kolkata–Port Blair is about 2h 20m. With a sensible 90-minute connection you are looking at a little over 5 hours of actual travel — but the shortest sellable itineraries clock around 7h 15m once realistic layovers are built in, and many run 9–11h. Routings via Chennai, Bengaluru or Ahmedabad are longer still. Both cities are on IST, so there is no time-change to manage.
The Andamans are a peak winter-holiday destination, and fares swing hard with the season. Because every ticket is a two-leg connection, prices are more volatile than on a simple domestic hop — book early.
| Period | Demand | Fare pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Feb (Andaman peak) | Very high | Most expensive — book 5–8 weeks ahead |
| Diwali, Christmas–New Year | Extreme | Sharpest spikes; lock in early |
| Mar–Apr | Moderate | Better value, pleasant island weather |
| May–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Cheapest, but choppy seas and rain risk |
We do not quote a rupee figure because connecting island fares move daily; treat the table as relative guidance, not a price promise.
A few habits genuinely help on this route. Book the whole journey as a single connecting ticket rather than two separate flights — on one PNR the airline re-protects you if the first leg is late, which matters when you are crossing the country. Compare routings: a Kolkata connection is usually both fastest and cheapest, but a Bengaluru or Ahmedabad option occasionally undercuts it. Be flexible by a day or two around weekends and holidays, when island demand peaks. And book on FlightGPT or the airline directly so you hold one ticket end-to-end.
Port Blair's airport has operating restrictions and most IXZ arrivals land by early-to-mid afternoon, so connecting itineraries are built around morning departures from Guwahati. The single most reliable pattern is an early GAU departure feeding a midday Kolkata–Port Blair flight, landing you on the islands with the afternoon still ahead. Avoid late-evening starts — you will simply run out of onward connections and be forced into an overnight halt at the hub.
Holidaymakers and families: this is the dominant group on the route. Keep the connection generous (at least 90 minutes), carry essentials in hand baggage in case checked bags need re-tagging, and target an early start so you reach Port Blair the same day.
Business travellers: rare here, but if you must, the Kolkata routing is the only sensible one — anything else eats half a working day.
Students and budget travellers: monsoon-season fares are genuinely lower, and a slightly longer Bengaluru or Ahmedabad connection can save money if you are not in a hurry. Just confirm the layover is long enough to clear any terminal change.
Guwahati (GAU) — Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International. A large new integrated terminal opened to commercial operations in February 2026, lifting capacity sharply. The shift is phased: many carriers including IndiGo were still using the older terminal at the time of writing, so check your departure terminal on your booking the day before you fly.
Port Blair (IXZ) — Veer Savarkar International Airport, a single compact terminal about 4 km from town. Arrivals are straightforward; for Indian nationals no permit is required to enter Port Blair itself, though specific tribal-reserve islands remain restricted.
Guwahati airport is about 20 km west of the city at Borjhar; allow 45–60 minutes by taxi or app-cab, more in peak traffic, and add buffer for the country-crossing journey ahead. At Port Blair, IXZ sits roughly 4 km from the centre — taxis and auto-rickshaws are plentiful, and most resorts and dive operators arrange pick-ups. Confirm your onward island transfer (ferry to Havelock/Neil) before you land, as jetty timings are tied to your arrival window.
Domestic economy fares typically include 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin, but exact limits and any extra-bag charges depend on the carrier and fare class — confirm before you fly. See IndiGo baggage for the full domestic table. On a connecting island trip, keep medication, documents and a change of clothes in your cabin bag in case a checked bag misses the connection.
The Andamans run on a tropical maritime climate: October to May is the dry, sunny window ideal for beaches and diving, while June to September brings the south-west monsoon, heavy rain and rougher seas that can disrupt inter-island ferries. Guwahati's own monsoon (June–September) can delay the first leg, so build slack into the connection in those months. Carry cash — card and network coverage on the islands is patchy outside Port Blair.
Book the entire Guwahati–Port Blair journey as one connecting ticket through Kolkata, and pick a morning departure. The single ticket protects your connection if the North-East leg slips, and the early start is what gets you onto the islands the same day instead of stranded at a hub overnight.
No. There is no direct flight between Guwahati and Port Blair. Every itinerary connects through a hub — most commonly Kolkata, and sometimes Chennai, Bengaluru or Ahmedabad.
Route through Kolkata (CCU). Guwahati–Kolkata is about 1h 10m and Kolkata–Port Blair about 2h 20m; with a tight connection the whole trip can be done in roughly 7h 15m, though most itineraries run 9–11h.
IndiGo handles most of the connecting traffic, with Air India and Air India Express also selling through-fares. Go First and Jet Airways are defunct and Vistara has merged into Air India, so disregard older listings.
No permit is required for Indian nationals to enter Port Blair and most popular islands. Certain tribal reserves and specific islands remain off-limits, so check current rules for any island beyond the main tourist circuit before travelling.
Fares vary widely because every ticket is a two-leg connection and the Andamans are a seasonal destination. Expect the highest prices in the October–February peak and around Diwali and the year-end holidays, with better value in March–April and the monsoon. We do not quote a fixed fare as island prices change daily.
Domestic economy typically allows 15 kg checked and 7 kg cabin, but limits differ by airline and fare. Confirm on your ticket; see our IndiGo baggage page for details. On a connecting trip, keep valuables and medication in your cabin bag.
Yes. If both legs are on one PNR with the same airline, web check-in usually covers the whole journey and bags are checked through to Port Blair. For separate tickets you must check in for each leg individually.
It can. The Andaman monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain and rough seas that disrupt inter-island ferries, and Guwahati's own monsoon can delay the first leg. Build extra time into your connection during these months.
Pet policies vary by airline and must be arranged in advance; space is limited and not guaranteed, and rules can be stricter on connecting and island sectors. Contact the operating carrier well before booking.
Infants under two travel on a lap fare (a small percentage of the adult fare plus taxes) without a separate seat. Carry the child's age proof. Confirm the infant on each leg of the connection at booking.
For a connecting island ticket, book the whole journey on one PNR — either directly with the airline or via FlightGPT — so the carrier re-protects you if the first leg is late. Avoid stitching two separate tickets together.
Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels you are entitled to a full refund or a free alternative flight, and to compensation/care depending on the notice given. Keep your PNR and raise the claim with the operating airline.
October to May is the dry, sunny season ideal for beaches and diving. June to September is the monsoon — cheaper flights but rough seas and ferry disruptions.
Inter-island ferries run from Port Blair to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil (Shaheed Dweep). Book ferry tickets in advance and align them with your flight arrival, as sailings are tied to fixed timings.
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Guwahati to Port Blair prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every GAU–IXZ fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Guwahati–Port Blair trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live GAU-IXZ search does exactly that — red-eye and early-morning departures often carry the lowest last-minute prices. Enter your date above to compare instantly.
There is currently no non-stop service between Guwahati and Port Blair — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of No non-stop exists. Plan on ≈ 7h 15m at the very shortest (a tight Kolkata connection) and 9–11h on most one-stop itineraries once the layover is counted.. Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Guwahati Port Blair ticket but are open to a layover.
On Guwahati to Port Blair, the headline price and the price you actually pay can differ once baggage and seat selection are added. That's why FlightGPT compares fully-bundled Guwahati Port Blair fares across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.