Varanasi to Port Blair Flights — Guide 2026
Varanasi to Port Blair flight guide — 1-stop routing via Kolkata or Chennai, fares and documents.
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Quick answer: Varanasi to Port Blair flights take about ≈ 5h 30m–8h with one stop (no nonstop), operated by IndiGo, Air India / Air India Express, No nonstop — 1-stop only, via Kolkata (CCU) or Chennai (MAA). This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest VNS–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 Varanasi to Port Blair? FlightGPT compares live VNS 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 Varanasi to Port Blair non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Varanasi-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 nonstop flight between Varanasi (VNS) and Port Blair (IXZ). Veer Savarkar International is one of India's most remote airports, and almost all of its traffic funnels through a handful of mainland gateways — chiefly Chennai (MAA) and Kolkata (CCU), with some flights from Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam. Varanasi is not one of those gateways, so every itinerary connects through a hub.
In practice you will fly Varanasi to a hub, then take a separate sector to Port Blair. IndiGo offers the widest single-airline connectivity, since it flies both VNS–CCU / VNS–MAA legs and operates the islands sectors. Air India and Air India Express also serve parts of this routing. Booking the whole journey on one PNR (one airline) is worth it here — if a leg is delayed, the airline is responsible for re-protecting you, which matters a great deal when the onward flight is the once- or twice-daily island service.
Note: Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India, so ignore older listings naming them.
Kolkata (CCU) is geographically the natural choice from Varanasi: it is closer, the VNS–CCU leg is short (around 1h 20m), and Kolkata has frequent flights to Port Blair (roughly 1h 50m–2h 15m). Total journey time via Kolkata is usually the shortest.
Chennai (MAA) is the busiest gateway to the Andamans by flight volume, so the MAA–IXZ leg has the most options and is often the cheapest island sector. The trade-off is a longer first leg (Varanasi to Chennai is around 2h 30m–3h, sometimes itself via a stop) and more backtracking.
Rule of thumb: pick Kolkata for the shorter, simpler trip; consider Chennai if the all-in fare is meaningfully lower or the Kolkata connection times are awkward.
The great-circle distance from Varanasi to Port Blair is roughly 2,350 km, but you never fly it directly. Expect 5h 30m to 8h door-to-door depending on hub and layover. The Port Blair leg crosses the Bay of Bengal — about 1,200 km of open water from Chennai — so it is an over-water sector flown by single-aisle jets (A320 family / B737).
Because the islands depend on a small number of daily flights, leave a comfortable connection — at least 2 hours at the hub for a self-transfer, less if it is a single-PNR through-fare. Aim to reach Port Blair by early afternoon: onward ferries and seaplane transfers to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil (Shaheed Dweep) run mostly in daylight.
The Andamans are a seasonal beach destination, and fares track demand sharply because seat supply to IXZ is limited. The table below shows the broad pattern (qualitative — always check live prices on FlightGPT):
| Season | Months | Demand & fares |
|---|---|---|
| Peak | Dec–Jan, May–Jun | Highest — winter holidays and summer school breaks; book 6–8 weeks out |
| Shoulder | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Good weather, calmer seas, more reasonable fares |
| Low | Jul–Sep (SW monsoon) | Cheapest, but rain, rough seas and occasional ferry cancellations |
For a multi-leg journey like this, fare spikes compound across both sectors, so booking early pays off more than on a simple point-to-point route.
Compare both hub routings side by side — the cheapest VNS–CCU–IXZ and VNS–MAA–IXZ combinations can differ by several thousand rupees. Mid-week departures (Tuesday/Wednesday) are usually softer than Friday or Sunday. If you are flexible, splitting the booking into two separate tickets (Varanasi–hub on one fare, hub–Port Blair on another) sometimes undercuts the through-fare — but you then carry the connection risk yourself, so only do it with a long layover. Avoid the last-minute window: island sectors sell out and last-week fares are punishing.
Good news first: Indian citizens do not need any permit to visit Port Blair, Havelock or Neil — the Restricted Area Permit (RAP) requirement for Indians was scrapped. You travel on a domestic ticket with a government photo ID.
Some accommodations and tour operators ask you to fill an arrival/registration form, and certain tribal-reserve and far-flung islands remain off-limits or need special permission — but for the standard tourist circuit, a valid ID is all you need. Foreign nationals have separate rules and should check current Andaman administration guidance.
Varanasi — Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) at Babatpur, about 25 km north-west of the city, is a single-terminal airport handling both domestic and limited international flights. It is compact; reach 2 hours before departure.
Port Blair — Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) is a single-terminal airport right beside the town. It is a defence-shared field with restricted operating hours (it does not operate around the clock), which is part of why island flights are concentrated in the daytime. Photography of military areas is prohibited.
For domestic economy, the usual free check-in allowance is 15 kg plus one 7 kg cabin bag on most carriers (Air India full-service fares often give more). Because you cross two sectors, the allowance of your operating carrier on each leg applies — on a single through-fare it is consistent end to end, but mixed-airline self-transfers can differ, so verify both. See IndiGo baggage and Air India baggage for current rules. Pack snorkelling gear and reef-safe sunscreen in checked bags; loose batteries and power banks must go in cabin baggage.
In Varanasi, the airport is roughly an hour from the ghats by taxi or app-cab; allow extra during festival season when traffic near the city is heavy. In Port Blair, the airport is barely 4 km from the town centre — a 10–15 minute auto or taxi ride to most hotels. If you are heading straight to Havelock, time your arrival for the morning/early-afternoon government and private ferries from Phoenix Bay / Haddo jetty; book ferry tickets in advance during peak season.
The best island weather is roughly November to April — dry, calmer seas, good visibility for diving and snorkelling. The south-west monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain and rough crossings that can disrupt ferries. Carry cash: card and UPI acceptance is patchy outside Port Blair, and mobile networks weaken on the outer islands. Sea-sickness tablets help on the ferry legs. Build a buffer day into your return so a single delayed island flight does not cause you to miss the Varanasi-bound connection.
Treat this as two decisions: which hub, and which island sector. Price the Kolkata and Chennai routings together on FlightGPT, then pick the cheaper through-fare with a sane connection time. Always keep the island leg on a single PNR if you can — a missed self-transfer onto a once-daily IXZ flight can cost you a whole holiday day.
No. There is no nonstop service. Every itinerary connects through a mainland hub — usually Kolkata (CCU) or Chennai (MAA).
Kolkata is closer and usually gives the shortest total journey. Chennai has the most flights to Port Blair and sometimes the cheapest island sector, but the first leg is longer.
Typically 5h 30m to 8h door to door, depending on the hub and how long your layover is.
No. Indian citizens no longer need a Restricted Area Permit for Port Blair, Havelock or Neil. Carry a valid government photo ID and travel on a domestic ticket.
Any valid government photo ID — Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID. No visa, as this is a domestic route.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels, you are entitled to a full refund or an alternative flight. On a single PNR the airline must re-accommodate you on the connection too.
Domestic economy is usually 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag; Air India full-service fares often allow more. On a through-fare the allowance is consistent across both legs.
Yes, online check-in opens around 48 hours before departure for most carriers and is recommended, especially for the busy island sector.
North Indian winter fog can delay the Varanasi departure (Dec–Jan). Port Blair itself rarely sees fog, but monsoon weather can disrupt the island leg.
The June–September south-west monsoon brings heavy rain and rough seas. Island flights may be delayed and ferries to Havelock/Neil can be cancelled, so keep buffer days.
Most carriers allow pets in cabin or cargo with advance booking, health certificates and a fee. Confirm directly with the airline, and note the over-water island sector may have extra conditions.
Infants under 2 travel on a lap fare at a reduced rate with valid age proof. Request a bassinet at booking; cabin baggage for the infant is limited.
Compare both on FlightGPT. For a multi-leg journey like this, booking the full itinerary on one airline's PNR gives you the best protection if a connection is missed.
Seat supply to IXZ is limited and demand is seasonal, so fares spike quickly. Book 6–8 weeks ahead for peak winter and summer travel.
Roughly November to April — dry weather, calm seas and the best diving and snorkelling visibility.
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There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Varanasi to Port Blair — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Varanasi–Port Blair prices across IndiGo, Air India / Air India Express; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
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There is currently no non-stop service between Varanasi and Port Blair — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 5h 30m–8h with one stop (no nonstop). 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 Varanasi Port Blair ticket but are open to a layover.
Varanasi–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 Varanasi Port Blair fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.