Port Blair to Lucknow flight guide — 1-stop via CCU or MAA, island permits, fares, baggage and Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport tips for 2026.
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Quick answer: Port Blair to Lucknow flights take about No non-stop service. Plan roughly 5h to 9h total with one stop via Kolkata or Chennai, depending on the layover. The fastest combinations route via Kolkata, the natural hub for the islands., operated by IndiGo, Air India / Air India Express, Zero non-stop. Port Blair (IXZ) connects to mainland hubs — chiefly Kolkata and Chennai — and you change there for Lucknow. Across IndiGo and Air India/Air India Express there are several workable connections a day, almost all via Kolkata or Chennai.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest IXZ–LKO 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 |
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 Port Blair (IXZ) and Lucknow (LKO). The islands connect to the mainland through a few hubs — most naturally Kolkata (CCU), and also Chennai (MAA) — and you change there for Lucknow. IndiGo and Air India / Air India Express are the carriers to look at, end to end where possible.
Kolkata is usually the cleaner routing because it's the principal gateway for Andaman flights and has frequent onward services to Lucknow. Keeping the whole journey on one airline checks your bags through and protects the connection. Go First and Jet Airways are defunct, and Vistara has merged into Air India — disregard old listings for them.
Port Blair to Lucknow is about 2,490 km, and with one stop you should plan for roughly 5h to 9h in total including the layover. Via Kolkata the first leg crosses the Bay of Bengal (≈ 2h) and the second runs up to Lucknow; via Chennai the legs are longer and the total often more.
Island flights are sensitive to weather and to the single-runway schedule at Port Blair, so leave a generous connection — at least 90 minutes to 2 hours at the hub — and prefer an earlier IXZ departure to protect the onward leg.
Flying out of Port Blair has its own rhythm. The airport works to specific operating hours, weather over the Bay can cause delays, and peak season sees heavy demand on the limited mainland flights. Reach the airport early, keep your ID and boarding pass ready, and don't book a tight onward connection — if the IXZ leg slips, the next flight may be hours later. Also confirm your return seats well ahead in the high season, when island fares and availability tighten.
For Indian citizens, no Restricted Area Permit (RAP) is required to visit Port Blair and the main tourist areas — you travel on a normal domestic ticket with a government photo ID. (RAP and island-specific rules apply mainly to foreign nationals and to certain tribal/reserved islands.) Some individual islands and activities have their own local permits issued on arrival; check current rules before any side trips beyond the usual Havelock/Neil circuit.
The Andamans are busiest in the cool, dry season and over holidays; the monsoon brings rough seas and more flight disruption. Lucknow's inbound demand is steadier. Because island flights are limited, booking ahead matters more here than on a mainland trunk route.
| Period | Demand | What to expect on fares |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Feb (dry, cool) | High | Peak island season; book early, fares firm up fast |
| Mar–Apr | Moderate | Shoulder; still pleasant, better value |
| May | Lower | Hot/humid; softer fares before the rains |
| Jun–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Rough seas, more delays; cheapest but weather-prone |
For this connecting route, book around 4–8 weeks ahead, especially for travel in the December–January peak.
Compare the Kolkata and Chennai routings — Kolkata is usually shorter and often cheaper, but check both. Weigh a single through-ticket (safer, bags checked through) against two separate tickets (sometimes cheaper, but you own the connection risk on a weather-prone island leg). Travelling at the shoulder rather than the December peak saves the most. FlightGPT lets you compare the hub options so you can pick the best-value sensible connection.
Take an early Port Blair departure. Island flights cluster in the morning, weather is generally calmer, and an early arrival at the hub gives you same-day onward choices to Lucknow with margin to spare. The last connection of the day is the riskiest — if the IXZ leg is delayed, you may not make it, so keep a backup or an overnight option at the hub in mind during the monsoon.
Port Blair (IXZ): Veer Savarkar International Airport has a single integrated terminal (opened 2023) serving the islands; the city is now officially Sri Vijaya Puram. Facilities are improving but it remains a smaller airport — arrive early.
Lucknow (LKO): Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport; domestic flights use Terminal 3, the newer integrated terminal. It's about 14 km from the city centre.
If you connect via Kolkata you'll use CCU's integrated terminal; via Chennai, domestic is MAA Terminal 1. Check your transfer terminal at the hub.
In Port Blair, the airport is close to the town — app cabs and autos are easy, though availability tightens at peak arrival times. At Lucknow, app cabs, the AC airport bus and prepaid taxis all serve Terminal 3, about 14 km from the centre; allow for city traffic. If your onward plan in Lucknow is time-sensitive, pre-book a cab for a late arrival.
IndiGo's standard domestic allowance is 15 kg checked plus one 7 kg cabin bag; Air India and Air India Express set their own fare-linked allowances. On a connecting itinerary the allowance follows the operating carrier and fare, so check both legs — particularly if you're bringing back shells or curios (note that certain marine items are restricted by law and should not be carried). See IndiGo baggage for current limits.
The Andaman monsoon (roughly June–September) brings heavy rain and rough seas, with a real chance of flight delays — keep buffers and avoid tight onward connections. The dry season (October–May) is the reliable window. At the Lucknow end, December–January fog over north India can delay arrivals, so allow slack on winter evenings. Carry your ID and any island permits for side trips.
For an island route, protect the connection above all. Book an early Port Blair departure via Kolkata, leave a comfortable layover, and keep the whole trip on one ticket so a weather delay doesn't strand you. Use FlightGPT to compare the Kolkata and Chennai routings and pick the one with the safest, best-value connection to Lucknow.
No. Port Blair (IXZ) has no direct Lucknow service. You connect via a mainland hub — usually Kolkata, sometimes Chennai — on IndiGo or Air India / Air India Express.
Via Kolkata, the natural gateway for the Andamans, with frequent onward flights to Lucknow. Total time runs roughly 5h to 9h with the layover; Chennai routings tend to be longer.
IndiGo and Air India / Air India Express are the carriers to look at, end to end where possible. Vistara has merged into Air India, and Go First/Jet Airways are defunct.
No Restricted Area Permit is needed for Indians to visit Port Blair and the main tourist areas — a normal domestic ticket and government photo ID suffice. Some individual islands or activities have local permits; check before side trips.
Plan for about 5h to 9h in total including the connection. Island legs are weather-sensitive, so build in buffer time.
Around 4–8 weeks ahead, more for the December–January peak, when island flights and fares tighten. Confirm return seats early too.
Usually 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag on IndiGo; Air India and Air India Express are similar and fare-dependent. On a connecting ticket the allowance follows the operating carrier — check both legs.
Yes. Web check-in opens 24–48 hours before each flight. On a connecting itinerary, check in for each operating carrier and confirm whether bags are tagged through.
Under DGCA rules, an airline-caused cancellation entitles you to a refund or free re-accommodation, plus care depending on notice. Weather cancellations are handled under the airline's policy — keeping both legs on one ticket helps.
Yes, at the island end. June–September brings rough weather to the Andamans and a real chance of delays. Prefer early departures, keep buffers, and avoid tight onward connections.
Yes. Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare with age proof; you get a baby baggage allowance but no separate seat. Confirm details on each operating carrier.
Options are limited; IndiGo generally does not carry pets in the cabin, while Air India has a restricted scheme. On a connecting island itinerary it's harder still — confirm with each carrier first.
Be careful — certain shells, coral and marine items are protected by law and must not be carried. Buy only clearly permitted souvenirs and keep receipts; airport checks do occur.
Compare both. Airline sites may offer member fares and easier changes; OTAs sometimes discount. For a weather-prone island connection, buying both legs from one source keeps you protected if a flight slips.
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What you pay on the Port Blair–Lucknow route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Port Blair to Lucknow live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across IndiGo, Air India / Air India Express.
Last-minute Port Blair to Lucknow fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Port Blair Lucknow prices across IndiGo, Air India / Air India Express — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
There is currently no non-stop service between Port Blair and Lucknow — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of No non-stop service. Plan roughly 5h to 9h total with one stop via Kolkata or Chennai, depending on the layover. The fastest combinations route via Kolkata, the natural hub for the islands.. 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 Port Blair Lucknow ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Port Blair–Lucknow fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service IndiGo ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.