Vadodara to Port Blair flight guide — 1-stop connections via Chennai or Kolkata, Andaman permit, fares and island travel tips.
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Quick answer: Vadodara to Port Blair flights take about ≈ 6–9h total (1-stop); fastest via Chennai or Bengaluru, operated by IndiGo, Air India / Air India Express, No non-stops. Daily 1-stop options via Chennai, Bengaluru or Kolkata, mostly on IndiGo.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BDQ–IXZ fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed August 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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| 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 between Vadodara and Port Blair — the islands are reached only by connecting flights. IndiGo offers the widest choice, connecting through Chennai, Bengaluru or Kolkata. Air India and Air India Express also serve the route via the southern and eastern hubs.
Chennai is usually the most efficient gateway because it has frequent, relatively short hops to Port Blair (about 2h 15m). Kolkata is the other established island gateway. Book on one ticket (single PNR) so your bag is checked through and a missed connection is the airline's responsibility. Go First and Jet Airways have ceased operations; Vistara is now part of Air India.
The crow-fly distance is about 2,450 km, but you fly further via the hub. Total journey time runs 6 to 9 hours depending on the layover. Chennai tends to give the best total time: short connecting hops to Port Blair are frequent, and Vadodara–Chennai legs are well timed. Bengaluru is a good alternative; Kolkata works well if your first leg lands there conveniently.
| Hub | Why pick it | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai (MAA) | Frequent, short hops to IXZ | Match the Vadodara timing carefully |
| Bengaluru (BLR) | Lots of frequency, easy change | Large airport; allow walking time |
| Kolkata (CCU) | Established island gateway | Longer total if routed via the east |
Andaman flights are leisure-driven and sell out in peak season — book well ahead, ideally four to eight weeks.
| Period | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Mar (Andaman peak) | High | Best island weather; fares climb, book early |
| Apr–May | Moderate | Warm but doable; some softer fares |
| Jun–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Island monsoon; cheapest fares, rougher seas |
| Diwali / New Year | Spikes | Holiday weeks push fares up sharply |
We do not quote fixed rupee fares — compare live prices on FlightGPT.
On a 1-stop island route:
Choose an earlier departure from Vadodara so the connecting hub has recovery time and you land in Port Blair in daylight — onward boat and resort transfers are easier before dark. Avoid the last connection of the day on a tight layover; if your first leg slips, the next island flight may be the following day.
Business travellers: rare on this leisure route, but if you must, pick the fastest single-PNR routing via Chennai with a sensible buffer.
Families: a daytime connection via Chennai with a 90-minute-plus layover is the least stressful way to reach the islands with children and luggage.
Students and budget travellers: monsoon-shoulder fares via Bengaluru or Kolkata are cheapest, but seas are rougher then for inter-island boats — weigh the saving against the experience.
Vadodara Airport (BDQ): a single-terminal airport at Harni, about 6 km from the city. It is compact, so check-in and security are quick.
Port Blair — Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ): the gateway to the Andamans, with a new integrated terminal opened in 2023 that greatly improved capacity and facilities. It is close to the town. Note the airport has historically restricted certain operations and photography in sensitive areas — follow staff instructions.
Good news for domestic travellers: Indian citizens do not need a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to visit the main Andaman tourist islands — Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil (Shaheed Dweep). You only need a government photo ID for the flight. Entry to tribal-reserved areas (such as parts of the Jarawa reserve) remains prohibited. Foreign nationals face separate RAP rules and some nationalities still require permits — but as an Indian traveller, your ID is enough.
Vadodara airport is a short 15–20 minute drive from the city by taxi or app cab. Port Blair's IXZ is close to town; taxis and resort transfers are readily available. If you are heading straight to Havelock or Neil, time your arrival to catch a same-day ferry from Port Blair's jetty — pre-book the boat, as sailings are limited and fill up in season.
On a through-ticket your bag is checked from Vadodara to Port Blair. Standard domestic allowance is 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag on IndiGo, with Air India similar on its lowest fares. Confirm against your fare — IndiGo baggage rules apply to most of these connections. If you self-connect on two tickets, you must collect and re-check bags at the hub.
The Andamans are best from October to mid-May, with the clearest seas and skies in the winter months; the monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain and choppy water for inter-island ferries. Carry reef-safe sunscreen, light cotton clothing and any prescription medicines — pharmacies are limited on the islands. Mobile and internet coverage can be patchy, so download maps and tickets offline before you fly.
Because there is no non-stop, the win is in choosing the right hub. FlightGPT shows the via-Chennai, via-Bengaluru and via-Kolkata options side by side by total journey time and price — and Chennai usually edges it for the shortest day to the islands. Keep it on one ticket so a delayed first leg does not cost you the island hop.
No. The Andamans are reached only by connecting flights, usually via Chennai, Bengaluru or Kolkata. Total journey time is about 6 to 9 hours.
Chennai is usually the most efficient, with frequent short hops to Port Blair (about 2h 15m). Bengaluru and Kolkata are good alternatives.
IndiGo offers the most connections; Air India and Air India Express also serve the route via their hubs. Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate; Vistara is now part of Air India.
No. Indian citizens no longer need a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for the main tourist islands — Port Blair, Havelock and Neil. A government photo ID is enough. Tribal-reserved areas remain off-limits.
Between about 6 and 9 hours total, depending on the hub and layover. A short, well-timed connection in Chennai keeps it at the lower end.
Book a single through-ticket (one PNR). Your bag is checked to Port Blair and the airline protects a missed connection — important because the island hop may run only once or twice a day.
Four to eight weeks ahead, with the monsoon shoulder (June–September) cheapest but rougher for boats. The October–March peak is dearest. We don't quote fixed fares — check live prices.
Typically 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag on a basic domestic fare. On a through-ticket the bag is checked to Port Blair; confirm against your fare.
On a single PNR, yes — usually for both legs from 48 hours before departure. On separate tickets you check in for each leg individually.
Under DGCA rules, an airline cancellation entitles you to a full refund or re-accommodation, plus assistance in defined cases. On a single PNR the airline must re-route you; see DGCA's passenger charter.
The island monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain and choppy seas that can affect inter-island ferries more than flights. Build in buffer time and consider travelling in the October–May window.
Infants under two travel on an adult's lap at a reduced fare with age proof. Pet carriage is limited and needs advance arrangement — check the operating carrier's live policy.
A government-issued photo ID matching your booking. No visa is required, and Indian citizens need no permit for the main tourist islands.
Fares are usually close. Booking on one PNR — via the airline or a metasearch like FlightGPT — protects your connection, which matters most on a no-non-stop island route.
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The cheapest Vadodara to Port Blair airfare on any given day depends on three things — your travel date, your airline preference and how far ahead you book. Use the FlightGPT search box above to compare Vadodara to Port Blair ticket prices across IndiGo, Air India / Air India Express — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days out by 25–40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Vadodara-Port Blair price wins.
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There is currently no non-stop service between Vadodara and Port Blair — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 6–9h total (1-stop); fastest via Chennai or Bengaluru. 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 Vadodara Port Blair ticket but are open to a layover.
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