Port Blair to Pune flight guide — connecting routes via Chennai or Kolkata, airlines, fares, baggage and tips for IXZ to PNQ travellers.
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Quick answer: Port Blair to Pune flights take about ≈ 5h–7h total (1-stop; no non-stop service), operated by IndiGo, Air India / Air India Express, No non-stop flights. Several 1-stop itineraries run daily, connecting mainly through Chennai, Bengaluru or Hyderabad.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest IXZ–PNQ 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 and Pune — the Andamans are linked to the mainland only via a few hubs, so this route always involves one stop. IndiGo offers the most connections, typically through Chennai (MAA), Bengaluru (BLR) or Hyderabad (HYD). Air India and Air India Express also serve the route, usually via Chennai or Bengaluru.
Chennai is the natural connector because it has the densest links to Port Blair. Go First and Jet Airways no longer fly, and Vistara has merged into Air India, so plan around IndiGo and the Air India group.
Port Blair to Pune covers roughly 2,050 km across the Bay of Bengal and the breadth of southern India. With the mandatory stop, the total journey runs about 5 to 7 hours depending on the hub and layover. The Port Blair leg is itself a long over-water hop — Port Blair to Chennai alone is around two hours.
The quickest routings usually go via Chennai; Bengaluru and Hyderabad are also common and sometimes cheaper. There is no same-airport scenario to worry about — you change planes at the connecting hub.
Port Blair fares are driven by Andaman tourism seasons. The islands are busiest from October to May (dry, calm seas), which is also when flights and the connecting Port Blair legs cost the most. The monsoon (June–September) is cheaper but rougher. Because the island leg has limited capacity, book a 1-stop itinerary well ahead.
| Period | Typical demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Feb (peak Andaman season) | Very high | Best island weather; dearest fares — book early |
| Mar–May (warm, still good) | High | Popular and pricey, especially school holidays |
| Jun–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Cheapest window; rougher seas and possible delays |
| Christmas / New Year | Very high | Island seats sell out — book weeks in advance |
On a long 1-stop route, flexibility pays the most:
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Most Port Blair departures are scheduled in the morning, because flights must operate in good daylight over the sea and clear the single-runway airport's busy mid-day window. An early Port Blair departure gives you the widest choice of onward connections from the hub and the best chance of reaching Pune the same day. Avoid the tightest layovers — give yourself at least 90 minutes to change planes, more at Chennai in peak hours.
Business travellers: there is no fast way off the islands — block the better part of a day and pick the shortest single-airline connection.
Families: a 5–7 hour journey with a stop, after a beach holiday, is long for children. Choose a comfortable layover with food options (Bengaluru or Chennai), and keep swimwear and valuables in cabin bags.
Students & budget travellers: the cheapest fares usually route via Chennai or Hyderabad with a longer wait. Cabin-only plus a flexible date saves the most; just check the layover is workable.
Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair (IXZ) moved into a striking new integrated terminal (the sea-shell-roofed building opened in 2023), with self-check-in kiosks, conveyor baggage halls and far more seating than the old cramped building. It is still a defence-shared airfield, so photography is restricted and operating hours are limited — arrive early.
Pune Airport (PNQ) opened its new integrated terminal in 2024, roughly doubling capacity. It is a civil enclave at the Lohegaon air-force base, so again photography near the apron is restricted. All scheduled domestic flights, including IndiGo and Air India, use this terminal.
At Port Blair: the airport is barely 2–4 km from the town centre. Autos, taxis and hotel transfers are quick and easy — but as flights are clustered in the morning, leave a little buffer for the security checks unique to a defence-shared airfield.
At Pune: the airport at Lohegaon is about 10 km northeast of the city. App cabs, autos and PMPML buses serve it. Pune traffic can be slow, so allow 45–60 minutes from most parts of the city, more during office hours.
On a 1-stop ticket your bags are normally checked through to Pune — confirm at the first counter, particularly if the legs are on different airlines. IndiGo's standard domestic allowance is 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag on a regular fare; full details are on the IndiGo baggage page. Air India economy fares usually carry a higher checked allowance. If you are bringing back souvenirs or shells, note that taking certain marine items out of the Andamans is restricted.
The Andamans are best from October to May, when seas are calm and skies clear; the southwest monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain and rough crossings that can disrupt schedules. Pune is mild in winter, hot in summer and wet in the monsoon. Pack light, quick-dry clothing for the islands and a layer for the air-conditioned flights. Phone signal is patchy on the islands, so download your boarding passes and itinerary before you head to IXZ.
For an island route with only morning departures, book early and lock a sensible connection rather than chasing the lowest fare with an awkward overnight layover. Compare Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad on FlightGPT — the difference in total time and price between hubs is often larger than the difference between airlines.
No. There is no non-stop service. Every itinerary involves one stop, most commonly via Chennai, Bengaluru or Hyderabad on IndiGo or the Air India group.
About 5 to 7 hours including the layover, depending on the hub. The Port Blair-to-Chennai leg alone is around two hours over the Bay of Bengal.
Chennai is the natural connector with the densest Port Blair links and usually the fastest routing. Bengaluru and Hyderabad are good alternatives and sometimes cheaper.
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express operate the 1-stop itineraries. Go First and Jet Airways are defunct, and Vistara has merged into Air India.
Veer Savarkar Airport is a defence-shared airfield with limited civil operating hours and over-water flying that favours daylight, so departures cluster in the morning.
On a single-ticket itinerary your bags are normally checked through. Confirm at the first counter, especially if the two legs are on different airlines.
The June–September monsoon is the cheapest window but rougher; October–May is peak Andaman season and dearest. Book several weeks ahead, as the island leg has limited seats.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, a cancellation or significant reschedule entitles you to a full refund including taxes or an alternative flight. On a single ticket the airline must re-protect you for the rest of the journey.
IndiGo's standard domestic allowance is 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag on a regular fare; Air India economy is usually higher. See the IndiGo baggage page for limits and add-on charges. Note restrictions on carrying marine items out of the Andamans.
IndiGo and Air India open web check-in 48 hours before departure and close it around 2 hours before. On a 1-stop trip you may need to check in separately for each leg if they are on different bookings.
Yes. The June–September monsoon brings heavy rain and rough seas around the Andamans and can cause delays. Avoid the tightest layovers and keep buffer time in those months.
Yes. Infants under two travel on a parent's lap at a reduced domestic fare on each leg. Carry proof of age and add the infant when booking.
IndiGo and Air India allow pets in the cabin or as cargo on most domestic flights with advance booking and paperwork. On a connecting itinerary, confirm the policy for both legs and the transfer hub first.
Book both legs on one ticket where possible — the airline then re-protects you if you miss the connection. A self-transfer is risky on a long island route; use FlightGPT to find through-fares.
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There is currently no non-stop service between Port Blair and Pune — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 5h–7h total (1-stop; no non-stop service). 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 Pune ticket but are open to a layover.
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