Surat to Port Blair (Andaman) flight guide — 1-stop via Chennai or Kolkata, airlines, fares, Andaman entry permit, and travel tips 2026.
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Quick answer: Surat to Port Blair flights take about No non-stop exists. The quickest one-stop itineraries run about 6 hours; longer connections via Delhi or Kolkata can take 9 hours or more once layovers are counted., operated by IndiGo, Air India (connecting via hub), No daily non-stops. Several connecting options run each day on IndiGo and Air India, most commonly via Chennai, with Kolkata and Delhi as alternatives.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest STV–IXZ 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 | 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 from Surat (STV) to Port Blair (IXZ) — the route is always flown with at least one stop. The practical building block is that Surat already has a non-stop IndiGo service to Chennai, and Chennai (MAA) is one of the two main gateways to the Andamans, so a Surat-Chennai-Port Blair itinerary is the most natural routing.
IndiGo and Air India are the carriers you will see on these connections. Kolkata (CCU) is the other classic Andaman gateway, and Delhi (DEL) appears on longer itineraries. Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India, so ignore any old listings showing them on this route.
Almost all Port Blair flights originate from Chennai or Kolkata, the two mainland gateways closest to the islands. From Surat, Chennai usually wins: STV-MAA is a direct IndiGo hop, and Chennai has the most IXZ departures, giving you flexibility if the first leg slips.
Kolkata works too, especially if a CCU connection is cheaper on your dates, but from western India it is a longer dog-leg. Delhi-routed itineraries exist but add the most flying time. As a rule, look at Chennai first, then price Kolkata as the alternative.
The straight-line distance is roughly 2,140 km, but you will fly considerably more via a hub. A tight Surat-Chennai-Port Blair connection comes in around 6 hours including a short layover. Itineraries via Kolkata or Delhi, or with a long wait at the hub, stretch to 8-9 hours or more.
The Chennai-Port Blair and Kolkata-Port Blair legs are roughly two-and-a-quarter to two-and-a-half hours each over open sea. Because the islands depend on a single airport, allow a healthy layover at your hub so a delay on the first leg does not cost you the onward flight.
Good news for Indian travellers: the Restricted Area Permit (RAP) requirement was lifted for Indian citizens visiting the main inhabited Andaman islands, so domestic tourists no longer need a RAP for places like Port Blair, Havelock and Neil. Carry a valid government photo ID as you would on any domestic flight.
Foreign nationals still face restrictions and need the relevant permit, which is typically issued on arrival at Port Blair for permitted islands. Certain tribal and protected areas remain off-limits to everyone. Always check the latest position before you travel, as these rules can change.
The Andamans are a seasonal beach destination, and Port Blair's single airport means seat supply is finite — fares climb steeply in peak holiday weeks. Booking four to eight weeks ahead is sensible for a connecting trip.
| Period | Demand | Fare pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Oct-Feb (best weather) | Very high | Book well ahead; peak season |
| Mar-May (warm, calmer seas early) | Moderate-high | Some give outside school holidays |
| Jun-Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Cheapest, but wetter and rougher seas |
| Christmas / New Year / Diwali | Extreme | Sells out months ahead |
We do not quote fixed rupee fares — they move daily. Compare the live total for the full itinerary on FlightGPT.
On a long connecting trip, small choices add up:
Aim to leave Surat early so you reach Port Blair in daylight — IXZ has historically had daytime-only operating restrictions, and arriving with light to spare makes onward ferry or hotel transfers far easier. An early Surat-Chennai departure connecting to a midday Chennai-Port Blair flight is a comfortable pattern. Avoid itineraries that land you at the hub late, as the last IXZ flights of the day depart in the early afternoon.
Business travellers: This is rarely a business route, but if you must, book a single through-ticket with a generous layover so a first-leg delay does not strand you at the hub overnight.
Families: Choose the shortest sensible connection via Chennai, carry snacks and ID for children, and pre-book island transfers. The long travel day is easier with a daytime arrival.
Students and budget travellers: The monsoon shoulder offers the lowest fares, and separate tickets via Chennai can save money if you are willing to manage the connection risk yourself.
Surat (STV): A single integrated terminal handling IndiGo's growing domestic network, including the non-stop to Chennai. Compact and quick to move through.
Connecting hub: At Chennai you will normally clear within the domestic terminal (T1) for the onward IXZ flight; at Kolkata the connection is within the domestic area. Allow time to move between flights even on a single ticket.
Port Blair (IXZ): Veer Savarkar International, a single-terminal airport with a newer integrated building. It is the only commercial airport in the Andamans and operates within daytime restrictions.
On a connecting trip, your baggage rules follow the fare you book. IndiGo's lowest fares are cabin-bag only; most regular fares include 15 kg check-in — see the IndiGo baggage page for current limits. On a single through-ticket your bags are usually checked to Port Blair; on two separate tickets you must collect and re-check at the hub, and your allowance does not carry over. Pack beach kit sensibly and buy any extra weight online in advance.
October to mid-May is the dry, pleasant window for the Andamans, with calm seas best for diving and ferries between December and April. The southwest monsoon (June-September) brings heavy rain and rougher crossings, though fares are lowest. Inter-island ferries from Port Blair to Havelock and Neil should be pre-booked in peak season. Mobile and internet connectivity on the islands can be patchy, so download maps and tickets before you arrive.
For a no-non-stop route like Surat-Port Blair, the cost and the connection both hinge on the hub you pick. Use FlightGPT to compare a Chennai routing against a Kolkata one in a single view, and to weigh a protected through-ticket against cheaper separate tickets. Build in a comfortable layover — the Andamans have just one airport with daytime-only flying, so missing the onward leg can cost you a whole day.
No. There is no non-stop between Surat (STV) and Port Blair (IXZ). Every itinerary connects through a hub — most commonly Chennai, since Surat-Chennai is a direct IndiGo flight and Chennai is a main Andaman gateway.
A tight Surat-Chennai-Port Blair connection on IndiGo is usually quickest, around 6 hours including a short layover. Routings via Kolkata or Delhi take longer.
Chennai is usually best from Surat: the first leg is a direct IndiGo flight and Chennai has the most Port Blair departures. Kolkata is a viable alternative if it is cheaper on your dates.
No. The Restricted Area Permit was lifted for Indian citizens visiting the main inhabited islands, including Port Blair, Havelock and Neil. Carry a valid government photo ID. Foreign nationals still need a permit and some areas remain restricted — check the latest rules before travel.
There are no non-stops, but several connecting options run daily on IndiGo and Air India, mostly via Chennai, with Kolkata and Delhi as alternatives. Frequency on the final hub-to-IXZ leg is good.
A single through-ticket protects your connection if the first leg is delayed and usually checks bags all the way. Two separate tickets can be cheaper but you carry the risk and must re-check bags at the hub. Compare both on FlightGPT.
On a single ticket you often check in for both legs at once. On separate tickets you check in for each flight individually. IndiGo web check-in opens 48 hours before departure.
Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels you are due a full refund or a free alternative. On a single connecting ticket the airline must re-route or refund the whole journey; on separate tickets each airline only covers its own flight — another reason a through-ticket is safer.
Yes. June-September brings heavy rain and rougher seas; flights can be delayed and inter-island ferries disrupted. Fares are lowest then, but keep plans flexible and watch the forecast.
IndiGo does not carry pets on domestic flights, and animal movement to the Andamans is restricted. This is not a practical pet route — check the latest island rules and a specialist carrier if you must travel with an animal.
Yes — infants under two travel on an adult's lap for a nominal fare plus taxes, with no separate seat. On a connecting itinerary the infant must be booked on both legs. Carry age proof.
It varies. Tight connections are an hour or two; some itineraries have longer waits at the hub. On a connecting route to a single-airport island, choose a comfortable layover so a first-leg delay does not cost you the onward flight.
Booking directly with the airline makes changes and refunds simpler, which matters on a multi-leg trip. OTAs may show lower headline prices. Use FlightGPT to compare the full itinerary, then decide.
October to mid-May offers dry weather and calm seas, with December to April best for diving and ferries. The monsoon (June-September) is cheapest but wetter, with rougher crossings.
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There is currently no non-stop service between Surat and Port Blair — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of No non-stop exists. The quickest one-stop itineraries run about 6 hours; longer connections via Delhi or Kolkata can take 9 hours or more once layovers are counted.. 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 Surat Port Blair ticket but are open to a layover.
Surat–Port Blair pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Surat Port Blair fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.