Pune to Port Blair Flights — Guide 2026
Pune to Port Blair flight guide — connecting routes via Chennai or Kolkata, fares and Andaman travel tips.
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Pune to Port Blair flight guide — connecting routes via Chennai or Kolkata, fares and Andaman travel tips.
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Quick answer: Pune to Port Blair flights take about ≈ 5h 20m at best with one stop; 6–10h on longer layovers, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, No non-stop service. Several 1-stop itineraries a day connect through Chennai, Kolkata, 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 PNQ–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 Pune to Port Blair? FlightGPT compares live PNQ 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 Pune to Port Blair non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Pune-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.
There is no non-stop flight between Pune (PNQ) and Port Blair (IXZ). Port Blair's Veer Savarkar International Airport sits on the Andaman Islands, far out in the Bay of Bengal, and is served from a handful of mainland hubs on India's eastern and southern coast. Pune is on the west coast, so every itinerary routes through a hub first.
In practice you fly Pune to a connecting city — most commonly Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru or Hyderabad — then onward to Port Blair. The good news is that several such combinations run daily across IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express, so you have real choice of timing.
IndiGo offers the widest set of Pune–Port Blair connections, routing through Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru or Hyderabad. Air India and Air India Express also serve Port Blair from the major hubs, so you can often build a one-airline itinerary that keeps your baggage checked through.
Where possible, book the whole journey on a single ticket (one PNR) rather than two separate bookings. On a single ticket the airline is responsible for protecting your connection if the first leg is delayed; on two separate tickets, a missed connection is your problem and your cost.
Note: Go First and Jet Airways have ceased operations, and Vistara is now part of Air India — disregard older listings showing them.
The straight-line distance is roughly 2,150 km, but you cover more than that because of the hub detour. The fastest one-stop is around 5h 20m total; many itineraries run 6–10 hours once you add a longer layover. Connecting through Chennai is often the quickest because it is the closest mainland hub to the Andamans.
Port Blair's flights are concentrated in the morning — the airport's operating pattern and daylight requirements mean you generally need to arrive by early afternoon, so plan an overnight or a very early start at the hub if your Pune leg lands late.
The Andamans are a beach destination, so demand is highly seasonal. The pleasant, drier window from October to May is peak season — book well ahead. The southwest monsoon (June–September) brings rain and rougher seas, softer fares, but also a higher chance of disruption to inter-island ferries.
| Period | Demand | Fare pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Feb (peak, best weather) | High | Higher |
| Mar–May (warm, still popular) | High | Higher |
| Jun–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Softer |
| Dec–Jan (year-end peak) | Very high | Highest |
For a winter-holiday trip, booking one to three months ahead is sensible — last-minute fares on this connecting route climb sharply.
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Because Port Blair flights cluster in the morning, the practical move is to position yourself at the connecting hub the night before, then take an early onward flight. A Pune departure that gets you into Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Kolkata by evening sets up a clean morning hop to the islands. Trying to do the whole journey in one day with a same-day connection works only if the timings line up — otherwise an overnight at the hub is the low-stress option.
Families & couples on holiday: book early for the October–May window, choose a single-ticket itinerary, and allow a generous layover so a delayed first leg does not cost you the island connection.
Business travellers: rare on this route, but if you must, take the fastest Chennai connection and keep to cabin baggage to move quickly.
Budget travellers: the monsoon shoulder offers the lowest fares; accept the weather trade-off and check that inter-island ferries (to Havelock/Neil) are running before you commit to an itinerary that depends on them.
Pune (PNQ) operates from a single integrated civil terminal (the new T2, opened 2024) at the air-force-shared field — check-in for all airlines is in the one building. Arrive 90 minutes to two hours ahead, as security here can be slow at peak times.
Port Blair (IXZ) — Veer Savarkar International Airport — is a single-terminal island airport. It is small and the arrivals process is straightforward, but note that flight movements are limited and weather on the islands can occasionally affect schedules.
At Pune: the airport is roughly 10 km from the city centre; app cabs and pre-paid taxis are the usual choice. Traffic around Viman Nagar can be heavy, so leave a margin.
At Port Blair: the airport is only a few kilometres from town. Pre-paid taxis and hotel pickups are standard; many island hotels arrange transfers. Sort out onward ferry tickets to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) or Neil (Shaheed Dweep) in advance, as sailings are limited and sell out in peak season.
Domestic economy typically allows 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag, but the exact allowance depends on your fare. On a single connecting ticket your bags are usually checked through to Port Blair; on two separate tickets you must collect and re-check them at the hub. See IndiGo baggage for current limits, and confirm Air India / Air India Express allowances if you mix carriers.
The Andamans are warm and humid year-round. The dry season (roughly November to April) is best for beaches and water sports; the southwest monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain and rough seas that can suspend ferries and snorkelling. Indian nationals do not need a permit for Port Blair itself, but some restricted islands still require a permit — check the latest rules for the specific islands you plan to visit. Carry cash; ATM coverage on the smaller islands is patchy.
Treat this as a two-leg journey and book it as one ticket — that single decision protects your connection and saves a second baggage charge. Use FlightGPT to compare hub routings side by side, and see other island and long-haul domestic routes for ideas.
No. There is no non-stop service. Every itinerary connects through a mainland hub — most commonly Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru or Hyderabad.
The fastest 1-stop is around 5h 20m total; many itineraries run 6–10 hours depending on the layover. A Chennai connection is often the quickest.
IndiGo offers the most connections, with Air India and Air India Express also serving Port Blair from the major hubs. Go First and Jet Airways have ceased operations; Vistara is now part of Air India.
Indian nationals do not need a permit for Port Blair itself. Some restricted islands still require a permit, so check the current rules for the specific islands you plan to visit.
Book it as a single ticket (one PNR) wherever possible. The airline then protects your connection if the first leg is delayed and usually checks your bags through. On two separate tickets, a missed connection is your cost.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels you are entitled to a full refund or an alternate flight regardless of fare type. On a single ticket, the airline must also re-route you if a delay causes a missed connection.
Usually 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag in domestic economy, subject to your fare. On a through ticket bags are checked to Port Blair; on separate tickets you re-check at the hub.
Flights to Port Blair are concentrated in the morning, so you generally need to arrive by early afternoon. Many travellers stay overnight at the connecting hub to catch an early onward flight.
October to May offers the best weather for beaches and water sports. The southwest monsoon (June–September) is wetter, with rougher seas that can disrupt ferries.
Flights are usually less affected than ferries, but heavy weather can cause delays. Inter-island ferries to Havelock and Neil are more prone to suspension in rough seas — check before relying on them.
Some carriers allow pets subject to weight, carrier and advance-booking rules, and policies vary across the two legs. Contact each airline well ahead; do not assume travel without prior approval.
Yes. Infants under two travel on an adult's lap at a reduced fare and must be added to the booking. Carry age proof and request bassinet seating in advance.
One to three months ahead. December–January is the busiest, most expensive window on this connecting route, and last-minute fares climb sharply.
Inter-island ferries to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil (Shaheed Dweep) run from Port Blair. Book in advance, as sailings are limited and sell out in peak season.
Prices are often similar, but booking direct with the airline simplifies changes and disruption handling — useful on a connecting itinerary. Compare both before deciding.
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There is currently no non-stop service between Pune and Port Blair — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 5h 20m at best with one stop; 6–10h on longer layovers. 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 Pune Port Blair ticket but are open to a layover.
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