Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port Blair Airport (IXZ): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LHR to IXZ flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Port Blair Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between LHR and IXZ:
Chennai Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Port Blair Airport flight is Rs112,176. A round-trip fare is currently Rs226,909. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from LHR to IXZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Port Blair Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Port Blair Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Port Blair Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near IXZ:
Getting from Port Blair Airport (IXZ) to central Port Blair
From Port Blair Airport, Port Blair is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Port Blair Airport is April, while October is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Port Blair based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Port Blair Airport for April if you'd like to visit Port Blair during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to IXZ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Go all in on your India trip by venturing beyond Port Blair. About 8 kilometres away to the north, Bamboo Flat is another awesome city to add to your itinerary. Check off some of its top sights such as Mankiamma Temple while you're here.
Any trip to India wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Austinābād. Snake Island is a highlight in this destination, which is roughly 3 kilometres north-east of Port Blair.