Visakhapatnam to Port Blair flight guide — 1-stop routing via Chennai or Kolkata, fares, baggage and permits.
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Quick answer: Visakhapatnam to Port Blair flights take about ≈ 4h 30m and up (1-stop, including layover), operated by IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, No non-stop service. The trip is flown via a hub — most commonly Chennai (Chennai–Port Blair is a short non-stop on IndiGo and Akasa), or via Hyderabad or Kolkata.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest VTZ–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 |
| Akasa Air | 7 kg | 15 kg | Newer fleet; value fares |
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 Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Port Blair (IXZ) — the Andamans are reached by connecting through a mainland hub. The most common and usually fastest routing is via Chennai, because the Chennai–Port Blair leg is a frequent short non-stop (about 2 hours 15 minutes on IndiGo, and roughly 1 hour 35 minutes on Akasa Air's quickest service). Connections via Hyderabad or Kolkata also work.
IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air operate the relevant legs. Carriers on older listings — Go First, Jet Airways, AirAsia India and Vistara — no longer operate as separate airlines.
Port Blair lies roughly 1,200 km out into the Bay of Bengal from the Andhra coast. With no direct flight, you fly first to a hub and then on to IXZ. A well-timed Chennai connection totals around 4 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours including the layover; Hyderabad or Kolkata routings vary similarly.
One quirk matters: Port Blair airport operates in daylight hours only, so all arrivals and departures are during the day. That constrains the connecting flights available and is why an early start from Vizag usually works best. Both ends are on IST, so no clock change.
Visakhapatnam to the hub: IndiGo, Air India and Akasa fly VTZ to Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
Hub to Port Blair: the Chennai–Port Blair leg is the workhorse — IndiGo and Akasa Air both fly it as a short non-stop, with Air India also present. Kolkata–Port Blair and Hyderabad–Port Blair are served too. Booking the whole journey on one carrier (or one through-ticket) keeps your baggage tagged through and protects you if a leg is delayed.
The Andamans are a leisure destination, so fares track the holiday calendar and the Chennai–Port Blair leg can fill up. Book three to eight weeks ahead for peak periods. We do not quote rupee fares as they change daily — compare the live total on FlightGPT.
| Period | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Mar (peak season) | Very high | Best Andaman weather; book early, fares climb |
| Dec–Jan (holidays) | Very high | Year-end rush; the dearest window |
| Apr–May (shoulder) | Moderate | Hot and humid; softer fares |
| Jun–Sep (monsoon) | Low | Cheapest, but rough seas and weather delays |
Because Port Blair operates only in daylight, the connecting flight into IXZ is usually mid-morning to early afternoon. That means you want an early-morning departure from Visakhapatnam to make the same-day connection comfortably. A late start from Vizag risks pushing your arrival to the next day. Leave a sensible layover at the hub — at least 90 minutes — so a small delay does not cost you the once-daily-ish onward leg.
Business travellers: rare on this leisure route, but if you must, book a through-ticket via Chennai with an early Vizag departure and a safe layover.
Families & holidaymakers: this is mostly a holiday journey. Start early, keep the layover comfortable for children, and book the Chennai–Port Blair leg well ahead in peak season. Carry sun protection and any motion-sickness remedies for onward island ferries.
Students & budget flyers: monsoon (Jun–Sep) is cheapest but comes with weather and sea-condition risk. Compare hub routings and always book as a single ticket to protect the connection.
Visakhapatnam (VTZ): a single passenger terminal (a civil enclave at the naval air station), so all departures use one building.
Port Blair (IXZ): Veer Savarkar International runs from a single terminal with a new, larger building now in service. Crucially it operates in daylight hours only, which shapes the connecting schedule. Note that travel to the Andamans may require permit awareness for certain islands — the airport entry itself needs only standard domestic ID for Indian nationals.
In Visakhapatnam: VTZ is 8–12 km from the city; a cab takes 20–30 minutes.
In Port Blair: IXZ is very close to town — about 2–4 km — so a taxi or auto to most hotels takes well under 15 minutes. Taxis are readily available outside the terminal; agree the fare or use a prepaid counter. From Port Blair you will typically continue by ferry to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) or Neil (Shaheed Dweep) islands.
Standard domestic economy gives 15 kg check-in plus a 7 kg cabin bag on IndiGo and Akasa; Air India is typically 15 kg. On a single through-ticket your bag is tagged to Port Blair and transfers at the hub. On separate tickets you must collect and re-check it, re-testing the allowance — book one ticket to avoid this.
See IndiGo baggage for current rules. Pack swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen and essentials in the cabin in case checked bags are delayed on a connection.
The Andamans are best from October to May, with the clearest seas and diving conditions in the December–March window. The June–September monsoon brings heavy rain, rough seas and a real chance of flight and ferry delays. Visakhapatnam shares the Bay of Bengal pattern, including possible October–November cyclones that can disrupt the first leg.
Monsoon & cyclone seasons: build in buffer days around your Andaman flights, because a missed daylight-only connection can cost you a whole day. Keep notifications on and avoid the tightest layovers.
Reaching Port Blair from Vizag is all about chaining two flights through a daylight-only island airport. FlightGPT compares the Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata routings with their total times and live prices, so you can pick a connection that lands you in Port Blair the same day — and see instantly whether routing via Chennai's frequent IXZ leg is worth it on your dates.
No. There is no non-stop service. The trip is flown via a mainland hub — most commonly Chennai, sometimes Hyderabad or Kolkata.
Usually a connection via Chennai, because the Chennai–Port Blair leg is a frequent short non-stop. A well-timed Chennai routing totals roughly 4 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours including the layover.
IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air. The Chennai–Port Blair leg is flown non-stop by IndiGo and Akasa, with Air India also present. Go First, Jet Airways, AirAsia India and Vistara no longer operate separately.
About 1,200 km out into the Bay of Bengal. Because there is no direct flight, you fly via a hub, so total distance flown is longer.
Port Blair's Veer Savarkar International operates in daylight hours only. That constrains the connecting schedule and is why an early start from Vizag is best.
Book a single through-ticket. It transfers your bag at the hub and protects you if the first leg is delayed. Separate tickets put the missed-connection risk and bag re-check on you.
Indian nationals do not need a permit for Port Blair or the main tourist islands, but some areas require permits and rules can change. Carry standard government photo ID for the flights and check current permit requirements before travelling to specific islands.
Typically 15 kg check-in plus a 7 kg cabin bag in domestic economy. See /airlines/indigo/baggage for current rules. On a through-ticket the bag transfers at the hub; on separate tickets you re-check it.
October to May, with the clearest seas December to March. The June–September monsoon is cheapest but brings rough seas and a real risk of flight and ferry delays.
Yes. Under DGCA rules an airline-initiated cancellation entitles you to a full refund including taxes, or a free alternative. On a through-ticket the airline must re-route you if it cancels a leg.
On a single through-ticket the airline rebooks you onto the next available flight at no extra cost — important here, as the daylight-only Port Blair leg may be the last of the day. On separate tickets you must buy a new onward ticket.
Yes. The June–September monsoon brings heavy rain and rough seas to the Andamans and possible cyclones to the Vizag coast, causing flight and ferry delays. Build in buffer days around your Port Blair flights.
Yes. One infant under 2 per adult on a lap fare; carry age proof. The lap-infant arrangement applies on both legs of a through-ticket.
IndiGo does not carry pets on domestic flights. Air India permits pets subject to rules. With a connection, confirm both legs allow it before booking; also check Andaman entry requirements for animals.
IXZ is only about 2–4 km from town, so a taxi or auto reaches most hotels in under 15 minutes. From Port Blair you typically continue by ferry to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) or Neil (Shaheed Dweep).
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