Airlines flying Mumbai to Port Blair
IndiGo is set to operate a direct Mumbai to Port Blair flight from October 2026, making it the only non-stop option on this route. Outside this new service, IndiGo and Air India connect the two cities with a single stop, most commonly via Bengaluru, Chennai or Kolkata, giving travellers a reasonably steady set of alternatives when the direct flight isn't running or is sold out.
Since this is a relatively new direct service, it's worth double-checking whether a listed flight is genuinely non-stop or a connecting itinerary before booking, as schedules can shift in the early months of a new route. Comparing total journey time and layover length across the Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata options generally reveals a faster, more convenient combination than picking on fare alone, especially once the direct flight's fares settle.
Mumbai to Port Blair Flight Duration & Best Time to Fly
On the new direct service, Mumbai to Port Blair flight duration works out to approximately 3 hours 25 minutes, a considerable improvement over the 6 to 7 hours a one-stop routing via Bengaluru, Chennai or Kolkata typically takes. Actual connecting time depends heavily on the specific layover, so it's worth comparing a few itineraries rather than booking the first option shown.
The Andaman Islands are most pleasant to visit between October and May, when calmer seas suit scuba diving, snorkelling and island-hopping to Havelock and Neil Islands; the monsoon months from June to September bring rough seas that can disrupt ferry schedules. Since the direct Mumbai to Port Blair flight is new and seasonal, booking a few weeks ahead is advisable to secure both a seat and a convenient arrival time.
Mumbai to Port Blair Airport Tips
Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) is a compact airport, so check-in and security generally move quickly; even so, arrive with the standard domestic buffer, particularly during the busier October-to-May season. Confirm whether your onward ferry or hotel transfer has been arranged in advance, since taxi availability right outside the terminal can vary with flight timing.
If you're connecting via Bengaluru, Chennai or Kolkata rather than flying the new direct service, check whether your ticket is a single through-booking or two separate tickets, as this affects whether baggage is checked through to Port Blair or needs to be collected and re-checked at the layover city. Keep a realistic connection time, since flight schedules to the Islands can shift with weather.
Explore Andaman Islands Tour Packages
A flight into Port Blair opens up the Andaman Islands' beaches, coral reefs and colonial history, including the Cellular Jail and Ross Island, along with day trips and ferry connections to Havelock and Neil Islands for snorkelling and scuba diving.
Veena World's Andaman tour packages bring together accommodation, meals, sightseeing, inter-island ferry transfers and the services of an experienced tour manager, depending on the selected package, making it easier to plan a multi-island itinerary without arranging each ferry and transfer separately.
Guests opting for a Joining & Leaving tour can book their Mumbai to Port Blair flights separately based on the tour's reporting and departure timings.
