AirAsia is on a roll. The airline has just announced the addition of Port Blair as its 17th destination in India.
AirAsia to Port Blair
India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a rich history. The islands, until now, only had domestic flights to various cities in India. However, that is soon going to change. Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has announced the addition of Port Blair – the only airport in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands – as its 17th Indian destination.
Flights will operate 3-weekly starting 16th November 2024 with the following schedule:
- Kuala Lumpur-Port Blair
- Departure time: 10:40
- Arrival time: 10:20
- Flight time: 2 hours and 10 minutes
- Flight number: AK55
- Frequency: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
- Port Blair-Kuala Lumpur
- Departure time: 10:55
- Arrival time: 16:15
- Flight time: 2 hours and 50 minutes
- Flight number: AK54
- Frequency: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
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These flights will be operated by Airbus A320 aircraft.
Situated in the cluster of islands in Andaman and Nicobar that dot the Bay of Bengal, Port Blair has long remained on the bucket list of avid travellers looking to explore its pristine waters and marine life. The city serves as a popular beach getaway for Indian citizens from across the country, and now, travellers from Malaysia and beyond will be able to experience its wonder and charm. From touring the island’s historical landmarks to kayaking on its crystal clear waters, an adventure awaits everyone. The stretch of islands in the Andamans is also home to ancient tribal communities who have resided there for centuries and are protected by the Indian government.
All Malaysians are eligible for visa-free entry to India for tourist visits of up to 30 days until 30th June 2025.
Expanding rapidly
AirAsia has been expanding rapidly in India. Including flights to Port Blair, the airline will operate 91-flights-a-week in total to 17 destinations in India – Trivandrum, Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Kochi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, New Delhi, Amritsar, Jaipur, Visakhapatnam, Ahmedabad, Kozhikode, Bhubaneswar, Lucknow, Port Blair and Guwahati.
The airline used to operate flights to Mumbai and Goa in the past but has since not resumed those flights.
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