Quick answer
Delhi to Port Blair covers about 2,480 km. IndiGo has operated a non-stop of roughly 3 hours 15 minutes; other airlines connect via Kolkata, Chennai or Bengaluru in 5–8 hours. One-way fares start around ₹6,500 booked 3–6 weeks ahead outside December–January. Indians need only a photo ID and no permit for Port Blair, Havelock or Neil Island.
Route facts
- Flight time
- 3h 15m
- Distance
- ≈ 2,480 km
- Starting fare
- ₹6,500 one-way
- Airlines
- IndiGo
- Cheapest months
- Jul–Sep (monsoon)
- Entry
- Domestic — government photo ID only; Indian citizens need no permit for Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) or Shaheed Dweep (Neil), while tribal reserves are off-limits.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ). Fares are typical starting one-way economy prices booked 3–6 weeks ahead outside peak dates — live prices vary by the hour.
Which airlines fly Delhi to Port Blair?
IndiGo has operated the non-stop from Delhi, usually from Terminal 1 (some IndiGo flights use Terminal 2). Seats are limited and the timing may not suit every itinerary, so check whether it runs on your dates. Other airlines connect through Kolkata, Chennai or Bengaluru, taking 5–8 hours in total — book the connection on one ticket so a delay is the airline's problem.
What are the best flight timings?
Port Blair is a daylight airport for most operations, and flights land between morning and early afternoon. Timing matters because of the ferries: most private catamarans to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) leave in the morning and early afternoon. If you land after about 11 am, plan your first night in Port Blair and sail the next morning. Use the evening for the Cellular Jail light and sound show.
Baggage on full-service and low-cost fares
Domestic economy usually includes 15 kg of checked baggage and a 7 kg cabin bag. On a connection, the allowance on your ticket applies throughout. Ferries have their own limits, often around 20–25 kg per person, with charges above that.
Getting from the airport and onto the ferry
The airport is about 4 km from Aberdeen Bazaar, 10–15 minutes by taxi or auto for about ₹200–400. Private catamarans from Haddo Wharf reach Havelock in 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, at about ₹1,500–2,500 one way. Book ferries online in advance for October–May.
When to book
Peak season runs from October to May, with the highest fares from mid-December to early January and in May–June school holidays. Book 6–8 weeks ahead for those periods. The monsoon, roughly June to September, is cheapest, but rough seas cancel ferries and diving is limited.
Tips for families and seniors
- Choose larger catamarans over small boats if anyone is prone to seasickness.
- Sea-walking and glass-bottom boats suit seniors and children who do not swim.
- Card payments and mobile data can be patchy on the islands; carry some cash.
See our Andaman trip cost, things to do in the Andamans, best time to visit the Andamans and more flight routes.
Frequently asked questions
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Can I take a ferry to Havelock on the day I land?
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