Airports in Port Blair

Veer Savarkar Airport provides air service from Port Blair, India. In addition to serving Port Blair, the airport also serves Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The airport is located about one mile south of the city and was named for an Indian freedom fighter. To find flights from Port Blair, travelers can search Orbitz.com. Airlines serving Veer Savarkar Airport include Air India, Air India Regional, GoAir, Jal Hans, Jet Airways, JetKonnect, Kingfisher Airlines, and SpiceJet. Daily flights are provided from Veer Savarkar Airport to Kolkata and Chennai. Travelers can also make connections to Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderbad from Veer Savarkar Airport.

In addition, the airport provides international flights. Currently, there is a single terminal at the airport.

Parking at Port Blair Airport

As Veer Savarkar Airport is small, facilities are somewhat minimal and parking may not be available for travelers.

Transportation to Port Blair Airport

Taxi service is available to and from the airport. Other transportation options include buses and autorickshaws. The fare for an autorickshaw between the city and the airport is INR 50. Hotels may also be able to provide airport transfer arrangements.

Restaurants at Port Blair Airport

There is a snack bar and a restaurant located at the airport. By searching Orbitz.com, travelers can find the best prices on air tickets and flights from Port Blair.

Chennai International Airport

The Chennai International Airport is located on Tirusulam, approximately 9 miles south of downtown Chennai. Numerous airlines service the airport, including British Airways, Air France, Air Canada and Korean Air. The Orbitz.com website makes it easy to find cheap flights to Chennai. The website searches flights from all available airlines to find the best deals on your air ticket.

Transportation From the Airport

The airport has bus services that run from the airport into the city center. Three rail lines also service the airport; however, the elevated trains make a circle around Chennai, so if you decide to travel via train, you'll have to switch to bus transportation once you get closer to the city. If you want access to your own vehicle, you can use the Orbitz.com website to arrange for a rental car.

Weather in Chennai

Chennai has a tropical climate. Temperatures average from the mid-80s to the high 90s throughout the year. While the weather sometimes gets cooler, it's rare for the city to see temperatures below 70º F. December and January are considered peak travel months because the weather isn't unbearably hot. However, you'll save money by traveling during the off-peak travel season. If you use Orbitz.com to plan your trip in February or March, you'll have nice weather and get better deals on your travel expenses.

Highlights and Attractions

Kapaleeshwar Temple, San Thome Church and Crocodile Bank are some of the popular attractions in Chennai. The Orbitz.com website does more than find cheap flights to Chennai. You can use the website to purchase tickets to area attractions or schedule guided tours of the city.