Patna to Port Blair Flights — Guide 2026
Patna to Port Blair flight guide — 1-stop via Kolkata or Chennai, airlines, fares and Andaman tips.
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Quick answer: Patna to Port Blair flights take about ≈ 5h–8h total with one stop, depending on the hub and layover. There is no non-stop to the Andamans from Patna; itineraries connect through Kolkata, Chennai or Hyderabad, with Kolkata giving the shortest hop to Port Blair., operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express (one stop), No non-stop service. Daily one-stop options run via Kolkata (shortest onward leg), Chennai and Hyderabad, with IndiGo offering the most connections.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest PAT–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 Patna to Port Blair? FlightGPT compares live PAT 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 Patna to Port Blair non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Patna-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.
Patna (PAT) to Port Blair (IXZ) is a one-stop route — no airline flies it non-stop. The Andaman Islands are reached from mainland hubs, and the natural connecting point from Patna is Kolkata, which has the shortest hop to Port Blair (around 2h 15m). Chennai and Hyderabad are the other common hubs.
IndiGo offers the widest spread of connections. Air India and Air India Express also serve the Andamans from mainland hubs. Because Port Blair has a limited number of daily arrivals and a sensitive military-adjacent setting, flights cluster in daytime hours. Ignore old listings showing Go First or Jet Airways (defunct) or Vistara (merged into Air India).
Patna to Port Blair is roughly 2,200 km as the crow flies, much of it over the Bay of Bengal on the final leg. A one-stop journey takes about 5h to 8h gate to gate including the layover. Via Kolkata, the Patna–Kolkata leg is around 1h 10m and Kolkata–Port Blair about 2h 15m, plus your connection time. Via Chennai or Hyderabad the onward over-water leg is longer (around 2h 20m–2h 30m).
Both ends are on Indian Standard Time, so there is no time change. The shortest overall trips usually route through Kolkata with a tight, well-timed connection.
Indian citizens do not need a permit to visit Port Blair or most popular Andaman islands — a valid government photo ID is enough for this domestic flight. The Restricted Area Permit (RAP) requirement applies to foreign nationals, not Indian passport holders. That said, some specific tribal-reserve and outlying islands remain off-limits or require separate permission; if you plan to go beyond the main tourist islands, check current rules locally. Carry ID for every passenger, including infants (age proof).
The Andamans are a beach destination, so fares follow the holiday calendar. Winter is peak; the monsoon is the value season but the sea is rougher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead, more for peak season, since Port Blair seats are limited.
| Period | Demand | Fare trend |
|---|---|---|
| October–February (peak beach season) | Very high | Firm — book well ahead |
| March–May (warm, still good) | High | Mid-to-firm |
| June–September (monsoon) | Low–moderate | Often cheapest |
| Christmas / New Year / school holidays | Peak | Highest — book months ahead |
Fare guidance is qualitative only; we never quote invented figures. Compare live one-stop fares on FlightGPT for your dates.
Useful levers for this long island route:
Port Blair operations are daytime-heavy and the airport has operating-time constraints, so the onward island leg is generally a morning or midday flight. Take an early Patna departure to reach Kolkata or Chennai in time for the daytime onward hop and a same-day arrival in the Andamans — overnight layovers are otherwise common. An early start also buffers against delays. In December–January, fog at northern hubs is less of a concern here than the timing of the single daily onward leg, so prioritise a comfortable connection over the cheapest split.
Leisure travellers and couples: This is overwhelmingly a holiday route. Aim for a same-day single-ticket arrival in Port Blair so you do not lose a beach day to an overnight hub stop.
Families: Build in a comfortable hub layover (around 2h) for a long travel day with children, and confirm your Port Blair hotel and any inter-island ferries before you fly.
Students and budget travellers: Monsoon fares are lowest, but the sea is rough and some ferries to Havelock/Neil suspend in bad weather — plan for that. If you split-ticket to save, keep a wide buffer at the hub; the onward island flight may be the only one that day.
Patna (PAT) — Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport opened a new, larger single integrated terminal in mid-2025, with aerobridges and far more capacity than the old building. All flights now use this terminal, so there is no inter-terminal transfer at the start.
Port Blair (IXZ) — Veer Savarkar International Airport has a single modern terminal. It sits in a sensitive, defence-adjacent setting with operating-hour limits; security is strict and photography around the airport is restricted. Arrive with valid ID and follow signage carefully.
At Patna: The airport is centrally located, only about 5 km from the city centre — typically 15–25 minutes by auto or cab, though city traffic can stretch that.
At Port Blair: Veer Savarkar Airport is about 2–4 km from the town centre, a short 10–15 minute taxi ride. From Port Blair, onward travel to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil (Shaheed Dweep) islands is by ferry — book those separately and in advance, especially in peak season, as the popular government and private ferries sell out.
On a single connecting ticket, baggage is checked through to Port Blair and collected once at IXZ. Domestic economy typically allows 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag, varying by fare and airline. Confirm via IndiGo baggage or your carrier's page. On split tickets you re-check at the hub and each airline's allowance applies separately. If you are carrying diving gear or extra luggage for a long island stay, pre-purchase excess to avoid steep airport rates.
The Andamans are tropical and warm year-round (mid-20s to low-30s °C). The best weather is October to May, with calm seas ideal for ferries, snorkelling and diving. The monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain and rougher seas, which can disrupt inter-island ferries. Carry light cottons, sun protection and reef-safe sunscreen. Mobile and internet coverage on the islands is patchy — download maps and confirmations before you arrive, and note that some areas restrict drone use and photography.
The single biggest pitfall on Patna–Port Blair is an overnight hub stop that eats a holiday day. Ask FlightGPT to find same-day one-stop itineraries via Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad that connect to the daytime Port Blair leg, and sort by arrival time — landing in the Andamans before evening is worth more than a marginally cheaper fare that strands you overnight at the hub.
No. There is no non-stop to the Andamans from Patna. Every itinerary connects through a mainland hub — usually Kolkata, which has the shortest onward leg, or Chennai or Hyderabad.
About 5h to 8h gate to gate with one stop, depending on the hub and layover. Via Kolkata, the legs are roughly 1h 10m and 2h 15m, plus connection time.
No. Indian citizens do not need a permit for Port Blair or most popular Andaman islands — a valid photo ID is enough. The Restricted Area Permit applies to foreign nationals. Some tribal-reserve and outlying islands remain restricted regardless.
IndiGo offers the widest one-stop choice; Air India and Air India Express also serve the Andamans from mainland hubs. Go First and Jet Airways are defunct and Vistara has merged into Air India.
Under DGCA rules you are entitled to a full refund or a free alternative if the airline cancels. On a single through ticket the protection covers the whole journey; on split tickets each airline only covers its own segment.
Typically 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag in domestic economy, varying by fare and airline. On a through ticket bags go straight to Port Blair. Check your carrier's baggage page before you fly.
On a single connecting ticket, web check-in opens 48 hours before departure and usually covers both legs. On split tickets you check in separately with each airline.
Yes. June–September brings heavy rain and rough seas that can suspend inter-island ferries to Havelock and Neil, even if flights operate. October–May is calmer and better for the islands.
Pet carriage varies by airline and is harder on connections, since both carriers must accept the animal, and island travel adds rules. Contact the airline well ahead; not every flight accepts pets.
Yes. Infants under two travel on a lap fare with age proof. Book bassinet seats early and request seats together on both legs of this long journey.
By ferry from Port Blair — both government and private operators run them. Book in advance, especially in peak season, and allow for monsoon cancellations.
Sometimes, but the onward Port Blair flight may be the only one that day, so a missed connection can strand you overnight. Only split with a wide buffer and accept the added risk.
Booking direct with the airline simplifies changes and refunds on connections. OTAs may show lower headline fares but complicate disruption handling. Compare both on FlightGPT first.
Only about 2–4 km — a 10–15 minute taxi ride into town, from where you arrange ferries and onward island transfers.
Yes. Port Blair airport is in a sensitive, defence-adjacent area where photography is restricted, and parts of the islands limit drone use. Follow local signage and rules.
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There is currently no non-stop service between Patna and Port Blair — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 5h–8h total with one stop, depending on the hub and layover. There is no non-stop to the Andamans from Patna; itineraries connect through Kolkata, Chennai or Hyderabad, with Kolkata giving the shortest hop to Port Blair.. 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 Patna Port Blair ticket but are open to a layover.
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