Madurai to Port Blair Flights — Guide 2026
Madurai to Port Blair flight guide — 1-stop via Chennai, airlines, fares and Andaman travel essentials.
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Madurai to Port Blair flight guide — 1-stop via Chennai, airlines, fares and Andaman travel essentials.
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Quick answer: Madurai to Port Blair flights take about ≈ 5–8h total with one stop (no non-stop exists), operated by IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, No non-stop service; multiple 1-stop options daily, mostly via Chennai. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest IXM–IXZ fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed July 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 Madurai to Port Blair? FlightGPT compares live IXM 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 Madurai to Port Blair non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Madurai-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 | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
| SpiceJet | 7 kg | 15 kg | Budget 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.
There is no non-stop flight between Madurai and Port Blair, so every itinerary connects through a mainland hub. The cleanest route is via Chennai (MAA): a short Madurai–Chennai leg, then the main Chennai–Port Blair crossing of about 2 hours 20 minutes over the Bay of Bengal. IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet all fly Chennai–Port Blair, and IndiGo also offers connections via Hyderabad or Bengaluru. Choose the routing with the shortest, most reliable layover rather than the cheapest on paper — a long mid-day wait in Chennai can be tiring.
Note that Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara now flies as Air India.
The straight-line distance is roughly 1,850 km, but because you connect, total journey time runs from about 5 hours on a tight Chennai connection to 8 hours or more on a longer layover or a two-hub routing. The Chennai–Port Blair sector itself is around 2h 20m — the islands are a genuine open-sea crossing, which is why there are no road or rail alternatives. Both Madurai and Port Blair run on IST, so there is no time change.
For Indian nationals, no permit is needed to visit the main tourist areas — Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) and the popular islands. Just carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence). A Restricted Area Permit (RAP) applies only to certain tribal and protected zones, not the usual tourist circuit, and the Andaman & Nicobar administration updates which islands are open from time to time. Foreign nationals face different rules and may need an RAP — check the latest official guidance before travelling. There is no separate entry fee at the airport for Indian tourists.
The Andamans are a holiday destination, so fares track tourist seasons closely. Booking 4–8 weeks ahead is wise, and much earlier for the December–January peak. Because every ticket connects, prices also depend on hub availability.
| Period | Conditions / demand | Fare pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Feb (peak season) | Best weather, very high demand | Highest — book well ahead |
| Mar–Apr | Warm, still good for diving | Above average |
| May–Jun | Hot, quieter | Better value |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Rough seas, frequent rain | Often cheapest |
We do not quote rupee fares — they swing widely on connecting routes. Compare live on FlightGPT.
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Aim for a morning departure from Madurai so the Chennai connection and the Port Blair leg both land in daylight — Port Blair's airport has limited late operations and arriving early gives you a full first day on the islands. A tight but reliable layover (around 1.5–2.5 hours at Chennai) is the sweet spot: long enough to clear the connection, short enough to avoid wasting a day in transit.
Business travellers: rare on this leisure route, but if you must, take the earliest through-ticket via Chennai and avoid self-connecting so a delay does not strand you.
Families: book a single through-ticket with a comfortable (not rushed) Chennai layover, carry snacks and ID for every member, and plan an early arrival so children are not travelling into the night.
Students and budget travellers: the monsoon months are cheapest, but seas are rough and inter-island ferries may be cancelled — weigh the saving against disruption. A self-connect can cut cost but carries risk; only do it with a long buffer.
Madurai (IXM) uses a single terminal about 12 km from the city. Port Blair (IXZ), Veer Savarkar International, also operates from a single terminal, with a newer expanded building improving capacity. At your Chennai connection, the domestic operations use Terminal 1 — confirm whether your two legs depart from the same terminal, as a terminal change eats into layover time.
Madurai airport is a short drive from the city. At Port Blair, Veer Savarkar airport is only about 4 km from the town centre — autos, taxis and pre-arranged hotel transfers are easy. From Port Blair you typically continue by ferry to Havelock and Neil Islands; book those ferry tickets in advance, especially in peak season, as they sell out.
Standard domestic allowance is 15 kg check-in plus a 7 kg cabin bag in economy, but on connecting itineraries check whether your bags are through-checked to Port Blair or need re-checking at Chennai. The cheapest fares may be cabin-only. See IndiGo baggage for current limits. Diving gear and similar heavy items may incur excess — add weight online in advance.
The Andamans are at their best October–May, with calm seas and clear water for snorkelling and diving. The southwest monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain and rough seas — flights still operate but inter-island ferries are often cancelled. Carry your ID for the on-arrival formalities, keep some cash (island ATMs can be patchy), and pack light, quick-dry clothing. Mobile and internet connectivity on the islands is improving but still limited in places.
On a connecting route like this, the cheapest headline fare is not always the best — a long or risky layover can cost you a day or a missed connection. Search Madurai–Port Blair on FlightGPT, compare the total journey time and the layover length, and favour a single through-ticket via Chennai for protection. More guides on the routes page and the blog.
No. Every itinerary connects through a mainland hub — most commonly Chennai, sometimes Hyderabad or Bengaluru. There is no direct service.
Total travel time runs from about 5 hours on a tight Chennai connection to 8 hours or more with a longer layover. The Chennai–Port Blair sector alone is around 2 hours 20 minutes.
IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet operate the Chennai–Port Blair leg, with IndiGo also offering connections via Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Go First and Jet Airways are defunct; Vistara is now Air India.
No permit is needed for the main tourist islands — Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep). Just carry a valid government photo ID. A Restricted Area Permit applies only to certain protected and tribal zones.
Rules differ for foreign nationals and some may need a Restricted Area Permit. Check the latest official Andaman & Nicobar administration guidance before travelling.
October to May offers the calmest seas and best diving and snorkelling weather. The June–September monsoon brings heavy rain and rough seas, and ferries are often cancelled.
A single through-ticket protects you if the first leg is delayed. Self-connecting two tickets can be cheaper but you bear the risk of a missed connection — only do it with a long buffer.
On a single through-ticket they usually are, but on a self-connection you must collect and re-check them at Chennai. Confirm at check-in.
A valid government photo ID for every traveller, including children. The ID is used for the on-arrival formalities at Port Blair.
Under DGCA rules, an airline cancellation entitles you to a full refund or an alternative flight, plus compensation in certain cases, within DGCA timelines. On a self-connection, a missed second leg due to a first-leg delay is not automatically covered.
Pet carriage depends on the airline and needs prior approval and a health certificate, and there may be additional island-entry conditions. Contact the airline well in advance; do not assume it is allowed.
Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare without their own seat on each leg. Carry proof of the infant's date of birth.
By ferry from Port Blair. Book ferry tickets in advance, especially in peak season, as both private and government ferries sell out.
Flights generally still operate in the June–September monsoon, but inter-island ferries are frequently cancelled in rough seas, which can disrupt island-hopping plans.
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There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Madurai to Port Blair — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Madurai–Port Blair prices across IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Madurai to Port Blair at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available IXM–IXZ fare side by side in seconds.
There is currently no non-stop service between Madurai and Port Blair — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 5–8h total with one stop (no non-stop exists). 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 Madurai Port Blair ticket but are open to a layover.
Madurai–Port Blair pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Madurai Port Blair fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.