Flying from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Port Blair Airport (IXZ): what you need to know
Leave enough time to catch your SHJ to IXZ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sharjah International Airport to Port Blair Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SHJ and IXZ include:
Chennai Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Port Blair Airport flight is $284. A round-trip fare is currently $636. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SHJ to IXZ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Sharjah International Airport to Port Blair Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SHJ to IXZ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
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Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sharjah International Airport, data shows 76.09% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Sharjah International Airport from central Sharjah, it takes around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SHJ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Port Blair Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sharjah International Airport to Port Blair Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IXZ instead:
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 by car.
When to fly to Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
October is the most popular month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Port Blair Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Port Blair in April.
When booking your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Port Blair Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Port Blair, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SHJ to IXZ in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Extend your India trip with a visit to Bamboo Flat, located around 8 kilometres north of Port Blair. Mankiamma Temple is just one of the top attractions to put on your itinerary.
Time for another stop? Set off for Austinābād. It's located about 3 kilometres north-east of Port Blair and boasts highlights like Snake Island.