All commercial flights to the Andaman Islands land at Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) in Port Blair, which was officially renamed Sri Vijaya Puram in 2024. Most groups then take a ferry to Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) or Shaheed Dweep (Neil).
Plan flights around ferries
Ferries to Havelock usually run in the morning and early afternoon. If your flight lands late, you will spend the first night in Port Blair. That is not a bad thing — the Cellular Jail light and sound show is worth an evening — but plan for it.
Direct flights
Direct flights operate from cities such as Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi and Bengaluru. From elsewhere, expect a connection.
Season
October to May is the main season. The monsoon (roughly June–September) brings rough seas and ferry cancellations.
Baggage
Ferries have their own baggage limits, sometimes lower than the airline's. Pack light.
Quick answers
Is Port Blair the same as Sri Vijaya Puram?
Yes. Port Blair was renamed Sri Vijaya Puram in 2024. The airport code remains IXZ.