Why go
- Capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.
- Served by Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ).
History
Port Blair, officially named Sri Vijaya Puram, is the capital city of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is located on the South Andaman Island situated between the Bay of Bengal to the west and the Andaman Sea to the east. It is located approximately 1,190 km (740 mi) from Chennai and 1,255 km (780 mi) from Kolkata in mainland India. It is the headquarters of the South Andaman district, and the union territory's only notified town.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Air India Limited AI (A319, A321, CRJ-700) · 3 routes: Delhi, Kolkata, Madras
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800, 737-800) · 2 routes: Kolkata*, Madras*
- Go Air G8 (A320) · 2 routes: Kolkata, Madras
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800, 737-800) · 2 routes: Kolkata*, Madras
- Spicejet SG (737) · 2 routes: Kolkata, Madras
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: IXZ has direct flights to 3 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Kolkata, Madras, Delhi). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Aberdeen Jetty, 3.6 km); routes include Viper Island, Ross Island Ferry, Port Blair to Havelock.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.