Raipur to Port Blair Flights — Guide 2026
Raipur to Port Blair flight guide — 1-stop via Kolkata or Chennai, airlines, fares and Andaman travel tips.
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Raipur to Port Blair flight guide — 1-stop via Kolkata or Chennai, airlines, fares and Andaman travel tips.
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Quick answer: Raipur to Port Blair flights take about ≈ 6h–10h total with one stop, depending on the layover at Kolkata (or Chennai), operated by IndiGo (and others via hub), No non-stop exists. Expect to connect once, most commonly at Kolkata; total daily options depend on how the Raipur and island legs line up.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest RPR–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.
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There is no non-stop flight from Raipur to Port Blair — the Andaman Islands are reached almost entirely through a hub. The most common and usually quickest routing is via Kolkata (CCU), which is the principal gateway to Port Blair and has the densest schedule to the islands. Chennai (MAA) is the alternative gateway from the south, though from Raipur the Kolkata path is generally more natural.
IndiGo carries much of this traffic and operates both the Raipur leg and the island leg, which makes a single-airline connection easy to book. Air India and other carriers also serve parts of the journey. Note that Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara is now part of Air India, so none of those appear on this route.
The straight-line distance is roughly 2,100 km, but you will fly more than that because of the dog-leg through a mainland hub. The Raipur–Kolkata leg is about 1h 45m; Kolkata–Port Blair is about 2h 15m of flying. Add the layover and the total trip typically runs anywhere from 6 hours to 10 hours.
The single biggest variable is the connection time. A tight, well-timed layover keeps you under six hours door to door; a long one can eat most of a day. When you compare itineraries, sort by total elapsed time, not just departure time.
Port Blair is a holiday destination, so demand tracks the tourist calendar. The dry season from October to May is peak, and the Christmas–New Year and summer-holiday windows are the most expensive. Because every itinerary is a connection, fares are sensitive to availability on both legs, so booking early pays off.
| Period | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Dec–Jan (holiday peak) | Very high | Highest fares; book well ahead |
| Oct–May (dry season) | High | Best weather; steady tourist demand |
| Jun–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Cheaper, but rain and rougher seas |
For peak-season island travel, booking four to six weeks ahead is sensible because the connecting legs sell out together.
Since the trip is a connection, the cheapest combination is not always the one the booking site shows first. Compare a Kolkata routing against a Chennai routing — one may be markedly cheaper on your dates. Travelling in the shoulder months (October or May) rather than the December peak makes a real difference.
Mid-week departures and flexible dates help, as does booking both legs on one ticket so the airline protects your connection. FlightGPT lets you line these options up so you can weigh price against total travel time.
For an island connection, an early departure from Raipur is wise: it gives you a comfortable buffer at the hub and gets you to Port Blair in daylight, which matters because onward boats and inter-island ferries run to fixed schedules. A late arrival can leave you stuck in Port Blair town for the night before you can move on to Havelock or Neil Island.
Avoid the tightest connections if your first leg is in the monsoon, when delays are more likely.
Business travellers: rare on this route, but if it applies, pick the shortest single-ticket connection and avoid the monsoon for reliability.
Families: this is mostly a holiday trip. Book early for the December and summer peaks, choose a reasonable layover so children are not exhausted, and plan your inter-island ferries before you fly so the day of arrival runs smoothly.
Students and backpackers: the monsoon shoulder offers the cheapest fares, but be honest about the weather trade-off — rough seas can cancel ferries to the popular islands. October and early November often balance price and conditions well.
Raipur's Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) has a single terminal and is a straightforward regional airport. Your connection happens at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, where domestic and international operations share an integrated terminal — leave enough time to move between gates.
Port Blair's Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) has a single, modern terminal. It is a defence-sensitive airfield with restricted operating hours (largely daytime), which is part of why connections must be timed carefully.
In Raipur, taxis and app cabs reach the airport easily from the city. At Port Blair, the airport sits close to the town centre, so a taxi or auto to your hotel is short. If you are heading onward to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) or Neil (Shaheed Dweep) islands, you will need a ferry from the Port Blair jetty — book ferry tickets in advance, as the popular sailings fill up.
On a connecting ticket, your checked bag is normally tagged through to Port Blair, but confirm at check-in. IndiGo's standard domestic allowance is cabin baggage plus 15 kg check-in on most fares — see the IndiGo baggage page. If your two legs are on separate tickets, you may have to collect and re-check bags at the hub, so a single through-ticket is worth the small premium.
The Andamans are at their best from October to May, with calm seas and clear skies ideal for diving and beaches. The southwest monsoon (June to September) brings heavy rain and choppy seas that disrupt ferries. Carry a government photo ID; Indian nationals need no permit for Port Blair itself, though some outlying islands have access rules. Mobile and internet connectivity on the islands is improving but still patchy — plan accordingly.
The whole journey hinges on the layover. On FlightGPT, compare the Kolkata and Chennai routings on total elapsed time and book both legs on one ticket so your connection is protected. Aim to land in Port Blair in daylight, and lock in your onward island ferries before you fly.
No. There is no non-stop service. Every itinerary connects once, most commonly at Kolkata, sometimes at Chennai. Total travel time runs roughly 6 to 10 hours depending on the layover.
Kolkata is the main gateway to Port Blair and usually the most natural connection from Raipur, with the densest schedule to the islands. Chennai is the southern alternative — compare both on your dates.
Typically 6 to 10 hours including the layover. The Raipur–Kolkata leg is about 1h 45m and Kolkata–Port Blair about 2h 15m of flying; the connection time decides the rest.
IndiGo carries much of the traffic and operates both legs, making a single-airline connection simple. Air India and others serve parts of the journey. Go First and Jet Airways have shut down, and Vistara has merged into Air India.
Indian nationals do not need a permit for Port Blair itself, only a government photo ID. Some outlying islands have separate access rules, so check before planning trips beyond the main islands.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels, you can choose a full fare refund or an alternative flight. If you booked both legs on one ticket and the airline misconnects you, it must reaccommodate you.
IndiGo allows cabin baggage plus 15 kg check-in on most domestic fares. On a through-ticket your bag is usually tagged to Port Blair; on separate tickets you may need to recheck at the hub. See the IndiGo baggage page.
Yes, web check-in opens 48 hours before departure. On a single through-ticket you can often check in for both legs at once; on separate tickets you check in for each leg separately.
The June-to-September monsoon brings heavy rain and rough seas. Mainland legs can be delayed and, more importantly, ferries to Havelock and Neil can be cancelled, so the dry season (October–May) is far more reliable.
The monsoon shoulder months are cheapest, with December–January the most expensive. October and early November often balance decent weather against lower fares. We do not quote fixed rupee figures because they change daily.
Pet acceptance is limited on Indian domestic carriers and harder on a connecting itinerary. Contact the airline well in advance to confirm whether and how your pet can travel.
Yes. Infants under two travel on a lap fare with age proof, normally one per adult. Inform the airline at booking, especially on a connecting ticket.
By ferry from the Port Blair jetty. Private and government ferries run daily in the dry season; book popular sailings in advance, and aim to land in Port Blair in daylight so you can connect onward the same day.
For a connecting island trip, a single through-ticket — whether direct with the airline or via an OTA — protects your connection. FlightGPT lets you compare both so you can book where it suits you.
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What you pay on the Raipur–Port Blair 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 Raipur to Port Blair live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across IndiGo (and others via hub).
Last-minute Raipur to Port Blair fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Raipur Port Blair prices across IndiGo (and others via hub) — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
There is currently no non-stop service between Raipur and Port Blair — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 6h–10h total with one stop, depending on the layover at Kolkata (or Chennai). 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 Raipur Port Blair ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Raipur–Port Blair 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 (and others via hub) 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.