Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Port Blair Airport (IXZ): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to make your RUH to IXZ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Port Blair Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RUH and IXZ:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Port Blair Airport flight is ج.م. 13,362. A return fare right now is ج.م. 27,313. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RUH to IXZ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport to Port Blair Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RUH to IXZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Port Blair Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination without delay.
King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Port Blair Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to RUH:
Arriving at Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
If you're arriving on a late King Khaled International Airport to Port Blair Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near IXZ:
Getting from Port Blair Airport (IXZ) to central Port Blair
Port Blair Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Port Blair. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Port Blair Airport. October is the most popular month to visit Port Blair. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Port Blair Airport for April if you'd like to go to Port Blair during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RUH to IXZ around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Keep seeking out new experiences and see more of India. Bamboo Flat is around 8 kilometres north of Port Blair and is full of exciting things to do, including Mankiamma Temple.
Another favourite stop in India, Austinābād is located about 3 kilometres north-east of Port Blair. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Snake Island.
