Question 1

Which airlines fly from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

2 airlines operate flights between Chennai and Port Blair. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• IndiGo
• Akasa Air

Question 2

Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Chennai to Port Blair usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Port Blair (IXZ).

Question 3

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chennai to Port Blair flights?

Accepted Answer

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Akasa Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Question 4

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chennai to Port Blair:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

Question 5

How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 16,381 return, compared with ₹ 19,683 via a stopover through Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

Question 6

Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Akasa Air and Air India Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Question 7

Which airports do connecting flights from Chennai to Port Blair pass through?

Accepted Answer

One-stop flights from Chennai to Port Blair most commonly connect through:

• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 88% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 5% of one-stop connections

Question 8

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Chennai to Port Blair. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 15,783 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 18,350, a difference of ₹ 2,567.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Question 9

At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chennai to Port Blair route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

Question 10

How are flight departures from Chennai to Port Blair spread across the day?

Accepted Answer

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Port Blair flights, with 75% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Question 11

What are the earliest and latest flights from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chennai to Port Blair:

• Earliest: departs at 04:40 and lands at 06:52
• Latest: departs at 10:45 and lands at 12:57.

The flight takes about 2h 12m.

Question 12

How expensive are last-minute Chennai to Port Blair flights?

Accepted Answer

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the ₹ 16,543 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Question 13

How long is a flight from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Chennai to Port Blair takes 2h 12m, covering 2,208 km.

Question 14

Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Question 15

Have flight prices from Chennai to Port Blair changed much recently?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 17,209 to ₹ 92,410. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Question 16

How are flight prices from Chennai to Port Blair looking right now?

Accepted Answer

One-way fares from Chennai to Port Blair are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 13,216, which is 78% above the typical average for this route.

Question 17

How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

Air India Express is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chennai to Port Blair flights are:

• Air India Express: 97% on time
• IndiGo: 92% on time
• Akasa Air: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

Question 18

What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

Question 19

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 26m, compared to 9h 20m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) and 10h 42m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Question 20

How much should I expect to pay for a Chennai to Port Blair flight?

Accepted Answer

Return flights from Chennai to Port Blair range from ₹ 13,163 to ₹ 20,754, with an average of ₹ 16,543 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 13,163 counts as a good deal.

Question 21

How much is a return flight from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

Return flights from Chennai to Port Blair typically range from ₹ 13,163 to ₹ 20,754. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 17,209 on IndiGo.

Question 22

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Port Blair. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

Question 23

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

•July is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Port Blair at ₹ 11,790 return.
•October (₹ 20,917) and September (₹ 20,157) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 77% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Question 24

When are flights from Chennai to Port Blair the cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Chennai to Port Blair are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Question 25

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

IndiGo (₹ 17,209) and Akasa Air (₹ 21,393) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Chennai to Port Blair according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Question 26

Which airline offers the most direct flights between Chennai and Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

IndiGo and Akasa Air offer the most frequent direct flights from Chennai to Port Blair at 21 and 7 flights per week, respectively. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

Question 27

How often are flights from Chennai to Port Blair delayed?

Accepted Answer

Over the last three months, Chennai to Port Blair flights were delayed 11% of the time. Delayed flights averaged 1h 49m behind schedule.

Question 28

What’s the most punctual time of day to fly from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

Night flights have the fewest delays. Morning departures experience delays most often.

Question 29

Which day of the week has the fewest delays on Chennai to Port Blair flights?

Accepted Answer

Saturday has the fewest flight delays on the Chennai to Port Blair route, with only 8% of flights delayed. Sunday has the most delays at 12%.

Question 30

Which airline is the most punctual on Chennai to Port Blair flights?

Accepted Answer

Air India Express is the most punctual airline on Chennai to Port Blair flights. 97% of flights were on time in the past three months.

Question 31

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

Bengaluru Intl (BLR) is the most popular stopover for the Chennai to Port Blair route. 88% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via BLR.

Question 32

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of ₹ 19,683. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 33

Which route with a stopover is the fastest from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

Bengaluru Intl (BLR) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from Chennai to Port Blair at 6h 26m one-way, 4h 14m longer than the 2h 12m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 34

When flying from Chennai to Port Blair, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Accepted Answer

Bengaluru Intl (BLR) had the shortest average connection time for Chennai to Port Blair stopovers at 4h 32m over the past 3 months.

Question 35

How many direct flights run daily between Chennai and Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

There are about 4 flights per day from Chennai to Port Blair, which is about 28 flights per week, spread evenly across the week.

Question 36

What time of day do most flights depart from Chennai to Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

Most direct flights from Chennai to Port Blair depart in the morning, accounting for 75% of direct departures. Around 3 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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