Nagpur to Port Blair Flights — Guide 2026
Nagpur to Port Blair flight guide — 1-stop routing via Chennai or Kolkata, airlines, fares and island tips.
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Nagpur to Port Blair flight guide — 1-stop routing via Chennai or Kolkata, airlines, fares and island tips.
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Quick answer: Nagpur to Port Blair flights take about ≈ 6h–10h total (1 stop via Chennai or Kolkata), operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet, No non-stops; multiple 1-stop connections daily via Chennai or Kolkata. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest NAG–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 Nagpur to Port Blair? FlightGPT compares live NAG 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 Nagpur to Port Blair non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Nagpur-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 |
| 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.
No. There is no non-stop service between Nagpur (NAG) and Port Blair (IXZ) in 2026. The Andamans sit far out in the Bay of Bengal, and only a handful of mainland cities — Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi — have direct flights to Port Blair. From Nagpur every itinerary connects, most sensibly through Chennai (MAA) or Kolkata (CCU), the two closest hubs with frequent IXZ departures. IndiGo offers the widest set of connecting combinations and the simplest single-airline booking; Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet also cover the legs. Always confirm live schedules, since Andaman flights are weather-sensitive and timings shift seasonally.
The great-circle distance is roughly 1,800 km. Via Chennai, the Nagpur–Chennai leg runs about 1h 45m and Chennai–Port Blair about 2h 10m; via Kolkata, Nagpur–Kolkata is about 1h 45m and Kolkata–Port Blair about 2h 15m. With a sensible layover the whole journey takes 6 to 10 hours gate-to-gate. A tight, well-timed connection can land you in under seven hours; a long scheduled change or a weather delay can push it well past nine. Port Blair's runway operates daylight hours only, so most IXZ arrivals are morning to early afternoon — your first leg out of Nagpur usually needs to be early.
The Andamans peak from October to mid-January (cool, dry season and the winter holidays), with a second surge during the April–May school break. Fares ease in the monsoon. Because both legs are in demand, book this connecting route four to eight weeks ahead for steadier pricing.
| Period | Demand | Fare trend |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–mid-Jan | High | Firm; book early |
| Apr–May | High | School-break surge |
| Feb–Mar | Moderate | Good value, fine weather |
| Jun–Sep | Lower | Monsoon; cheaper but wetter |
The biggest lever here is the hub. Price the same dates via Chennai and via Kolkata — one is often clearly cheaper, and it varies by week. Booking both legs on a single airline (usually IndiGo) keeps your baggage checked through and avoids a self-transfer, which is worth a small premium given the daylight-only IXZ window. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) typically beat weekends. If you travel light, a cabin-baggage-only fare avoids paying for checked bags twice. Avoid booking in the October–January peak at the last minute, when both legs firm up together.
Take an early-morning flight out of Nagpur. Port Blair accepts arrivals in daylight only, so the earliest itineraries give you the widest choice of onward connections and a buffer if the first leg slips. A mid-morning to early-afternoon arrival into IXZ also leaves time to reach your hotel and onward jetties to Havelock or Neil Island the same day. Avoid late-afternoon Nagpur departures — they tend to force an overnight at the hub, since the last IXZ flights leave the mainland well before evening.
Business travellers: Port Blair is mostly a leisure destination, but if you must go, pick a single-airline morning itinerary with a moderate layover for reliability. Families and honeymooners: the most common Andaman travellers on this route — choose a comfortable change at Chennai or Kolkata rather than a tight connection, and arrive early enough to catch a same-day ferry. Students and budget flyers: travel in February–March or the monsoon shoulder, compare both hubs, and pack cabin-only where you can. Everyone should keep a printed copy of the return ticket — it is sometimes asked for on arrival.
Nagpur's Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) operates from a single terminal handling domestic and limited international flights — compact and easy to navigate. Port Blair's Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) moved into a new integrated terminal in 2023, a much larger building with aerobridges that has greatly improved the arrival experience. Your hub change is at Chennai (MAA), where domestic flights use Terminal 1, or at Kolkata (CCU), which uses one integrated terminal with domestic and international wings. On a single through-ticket your bags are checked to Port Blair; on separate tickets you must collect and re-check at the hub.
NAG sits about 8 km south of central Nagpur, roughly a 20–25 minute taxi ride, with app cabs and autos readily available. Port Blair's IXZ is only about 2–4 km from the town centre and Aberdeen Bazaar — one of the closest city-to-airport hops in India, about 10–15 minutes by taxi or auto. If you are heading to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) or Neil (Shaheed Dweep), aim to reach Phoenix Bay or Haddo jetty for a morning ferry; book ferry tickets in advance during peak season.
On the domestic legs, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India Express standard fares typically include 7 kg cabin and 15 kg checked; Air India mainline usually allows more. On a single through-itinerary your bags are checked to Port Blair under the governing fare's rules — confirm at booking. Current details are on the carriers' pages, for example IndiGo baggage. On separate tickets each carrier's own allowance applies and you re-check at the hub. Note that some items such as certain corals, shells and sand cannot be taken out of the Andamans.
Port Blair has a tropical maritime climate — warm and humid year-round, with the south-west monsoon roughly May to September and the north-east monsoon around November–December bringing showers and rough seas that can disrupt ferries. The cool, dry October-to-March window is best for diving, snorkelling and island-hopping. Nagpur, by contrast, is very hot from March to June and pleasant in winter. Pack light cottons, rain protection if travelling in the monsoon, and reef-safe sunscreen. Mobile and internet connectivity in the islands is improving but can be patchy outside Port Blair.
Because Port Blair only takes daylight arrivals, search Nagpur–Port Blair on FlightGPT and filter for the earliest single-airline itinerary, then compare the Chennai and Kolkata routings side by side — the cheaper hub changes week to week. An early arrival into IXZ also lets you catch a same-day ferry to Havelock, saving a night's stay in Port Blair town.
No. In 2026 there is no non-stop flight between Nagpur (NAG) and Port Blair (IXZ). Every itinerary connects, most sensibly through Chennai (MAA) or Kolkata (CCU), the nearest hubs with frequent Port Blair departures.
With a sensible layover, roughly 6 to 10 hours gate-to-gate. The flying time is about 1h 45m on the first leg plus 2h 10m–2h 15m on the second; the rest is your connection time at Chennai or Kolkata.
IndiGo offers the most connecting options, with Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet also covering the legs. (Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India.)
A single through-ticket is safer here: your bags are checked all the way and the airline protects a missed connection. Two separate tickets can be cheaper but you self-transfer at the hub and bear any missed-connection risk yourself — riskier given Port Blair's daylight-only arrivals.
Indian citizens do not need a permit for Port Blair or the main islands such as Havelock and Neil; carry a government photo ID. Foreign nationals no longer need the old RAP for most areas but some islands remain restricted — check current rules before travel.
Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels you are entitled to a full refund or a free alternative flight, and compensation may apply depending on notice given. On a single through-ticket the operating airline must re-accommodate you; on separate tickets each airline only covers its own leg.
On the domestic legs, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India Express standard fares typically include 7 kg cabin and 15 kg checked; Air India mainline usually allows more. See, for example, the IndiGo baggage page for current limits.
On a single through-ticket you usually web check-in once for the whole journey. On separate tickets you check in for each airline individually. Web check-in typically opens 48 hours before departure.
Delhi-style winter fog is not the main risk here; the bigger factor is Bay-of-Bengal weather around Port Blair, where the monsoon (May–September) and north-east monsoon (Nov–Dec) can cause delays. Port Blair also accepts arrivals in daylight only, so build buffer into your connection.
Policies vary by airline and most allow a limited number of pets in cabin or cargo with prior booking, health certificates and a carrier. On a multi-leg journey confirm every operating airline accepts the pet, ideally on one through-ticket; book well ahead.
Infants under two travel on an adult's lap for a nominal fare plus taxes, with no separate seat. Carry the child's birth proof. A small cabin allowance for infant essentials is usually permitted — check the airline's policy.
Compare both. Airline websites sometimes have member-only fares and cleaner change rules, while OTAs help you price the Chennai and Kolkata routings against each other quickly. On FlightGPT you can see options across airlines and hubs in one view.
Both work well. Chennai often has more daily Port Blair departures, while Kolkata can be the shorter total routing from central India. Price both for your dates; the cheaper option changes week to week.
February–March and the monsoon shoulder (June–September) tend to be cheapest. The October-to-mid-January cool season and the April–May school break are the priciest, busiest windows.
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There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Nagpur to Port Blair — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Nagpur–Port Blair prices across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Nagpur to Port Blair at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available NAG–IXZ fare side by side in seconds.
There is currently no non-stop service between Nagpur and Port Blair — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 6h–10h total (1 stop via Chennai or Kolkata). 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 Nagpur Port Blair ticket but are open to a layover.
Nagpur–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 Nagpur Port Blair fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.