Port Blair to Chennai

About the city:

Chennai, a laid-back, yet commercial hub and capital of Tamil Nadu, is a city that is exciting in every way. This bustling, cosmopolitan city is home to a variety of museums, historical landmarks and art galleries. Take a stroll in one of its many parks or along Marina or Elliot beach. From gorgeous beaches to architectural wonders and exquisite temples, Chennai has something to please every kind of traveler.

Chennai has numerous restaurants offering a large selection of varied cuisines and is noted for its delectable Chettinad cuisine. One can dine in its idyllic beach surroundings that serve the best traditional fare. When shopping, you can choose from exclusive specialties of traditional arts and crafts and a vast selection of wooden carvings.

Located in the southern hemisphere, Chennai experiences an extreme climate and the coolest months are from December to February, a perfect time to fly to Chennai.

With over 30 international flights to and from Chennai to various destinations, its a major hub for travelers. The Anna International Airport is a good entry and exit point as many airlines operate flights in and out of the Chennai.

Chennai is the famous commercial, cultural, economic and educational center in India. There are numerous leading airlines which serve the city such as Emirates, Oman Air, SriLankan Airlines, Druk Air, Kingfisher and many others. These airlines provide direct services to major cities such as Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru and many others. Chennai International Airport is around 7 kilometers far from the main city centre. Benzz Park, Hotel President, Grt Grand Days and many others are the famous hotels in the city. Check Chennai Flight Status here

About the city:

Port Blair is the capital city and largest town of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Union Territory of India. The town serves as major base for Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. A holiday in Port Blair and its surrounding areas, will introduce you to the culture of the land, based mainly on the heritage of tribal people that stay in this region. Tourists to Port Blair can have a glimpse of the tribal culture displayed beautifully in the museums here and by attending one of the cultural programs.

Then, a visit to attractions like Cellular Jail, Ross Island, Anthropological Museum, Gandhi Park, etc, will introduce you to rich history of Port Blair. Then, a visit to multitude of amazing beaches, and islands when in Port Blair, is simply a wonderful thing to do. Activities like boating and snorkelling can be thoroughly enjoyed here. Sea food delicacies can be a treat to taste buds. However, there are Indian, Burmese and Continental cuisines too that are equally delicious and a must-try.

Shopping lovers can purchase souvenirs from the local shops in Aberdeen Bazaar. The shopping arcades here sell different kinds of wood carvings, jewelleries, trinkets, etc. Then, government emporium named Samudrika, has number of items like stones, tribal weaponry, photographs, replicas of fauna, etc related with the geography and history of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Port Blair is well-connected to other parts of India by airways. The Veer Savarkar Airport of Port Blair has regular flights that connect the town to Indian mainland. Book your flights to Port Blair with MakeMyTrip.com to avail exclusive discounts.

Port is a wonderful place and people can visit here by flight. There are numbers of flights available such as GoAir, Jet Airways, JetLite, SpiceJet Airlines and Air India. These flights are well connected to all major cities such as Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bhopal, Kolkata and Chennai. The total distance from Portblair airport to the main city is 4 km. Hotels located the nearby airport are Fortune Resort Bay Island, Hotel Driftwood and Andaman residency.