Port Blair Travel Guide
India
Port Blair is a city of 112,050 people on India’s Andaman coast and the administrative capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Its island setting makes it the main arrival point for travellers visiting this part of India.
Most visitors arrive by air at Veer Savarkar International Airport, which serves Port Blair. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so check local conditions and travel arrangements if beach time is a priority.
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Population
Weather in Port Blair
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Know before you go
Pays in INR
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +91
Tipping: Tipping is customary in India for good service, but not obligatory. A service charge may be included in restaurant bills, so check before tipping.
Best time to visit Port Blair
Jan
30°5Feb
31°4Mar
33°4Apr
33°13May
31°23Jun
29°25Jul
30°30Aug
29°27Sep
29°30Oct
29°28Nov
30°20Dec
30°14Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Port Blair
Sri Vetrimalai Murugan Temple
hindu place of worship
4.9 km
Anand Paradise Multiplex
movie theater
2 km
Diviyum Talkies
movie theater
0.3 km
The Love Garden
dance club
4.8 km
Sri Veer Hanuman Temple, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
hindu place of worship
3 km
4.8 km
Gandhi Park, Port Blair
park
4.6 km
Science Centre
science museum
4.8 km
Getting there
Veer Savarkar International Airport · 3 km
Frequently asked Questions
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