Layover in Port Blair (IXZ)
Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (IXZ). Here's how much of a layover you can really use, and what fits in it.
About Port Blair
Port Blair is the capital and largest city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands group, with a population of around 100,000.
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How much time can you use?
After getting off the plane, immigration for international arrivals, the trip into town and back, and security.
| Layover | Domestic arrival | International arrival |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | About 1h 49m in the city | Head straight to your gate |
| 6 hours | About 3h 49m in the city | About 2h 14m in the city |
| 8 hours | About 5h 49m in the city | About 4h 14m in the city |
| 12 hours | About 9h 49m in the city | About 8h 14m in the city |
Getting into Port Blair
About 18m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center, roughly 3 km (2 mi). This is an estimate based on distance; the planner checks real transit times for your exact flight.
Questions
Can I leave the airport on a layover in Port Blair?
On a domestic connection, you need roughly 4 hours or more to get into Port Blair and back with time to enjoy it. If you're arriving internationally and must clear immigration, plan on about 6 hours or more.
How do I get from IXZ to central Port Blair?
Allow about 18m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center; the center is about 3 km (2 mi) from the airport.
How early should I head back to IXZ?
Be back through security about 1h 20m before a domestic departure and 2h 10m before an international one, plus the ride back.
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Guide data from OurAirports, © OpenStreetMap contributors and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Times are estimates for planning; check transit schedules and airline rules before you leave the airport.