Travelling from Melbourne to Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ): What you need to know
Port Blair is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport is located in Port Blair, which follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to IXZ, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying over a peak time such as December? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're hoping to discover another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to IXZ.
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to IXZ flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near IXZ and hit the lights earlier:
Getting from Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) to central Port Blair
The centre of Port Blair is around 2 kilometres from Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ)
$532 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport. A return flight starts from $993. These fares may change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to IXZ. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ)
September is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ), while January is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Port Blair based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Melbourne to IXZ plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. April is the warmest month in Port Blair, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Port Blair
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Port Blair Veer Savarkar International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Port Blair:
Your visit to Port Blair should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include Andaman and nicobar, Elephant Beach and Andaman FlyAir Parasailing.
Explore more of India
Turn your India trip into a bigger adventure with a visit to Chetamale, located about 105 kilometres south of Port Blair. Ram Krishna Pur Dam is just one of the top attractions to discover here.
Another favourite destination in India, Titaije is located around 105 kilometres south of Port Blair. Plan to visit highlights including Vishnu Nallah Minor Irrigation Dam.