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AirAsia is strengthening its position as the largest air connectivity provider to India from Malaysia with a new route to Port Blair in the Andamans
Follow UsAirAsia continues enhancing its network to and from India from Malaysia with the announcement of a new route to Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India. This route, the airline’s shortest Indian service, makes history with AirAsia serving as the sole airline to operate international flights to Port Blair in ASEAN.
Fly to Port Blair
Set to commence on November 16, 2024, AirAsia will fly three weekly to the island, marking its 17th and counting destination in India. With the addition of Port Blair, the airline operates flights to numerous cities across India, including Chennai, Amritsar and more, with a total of 26 flights weekly. In 2024 alone, AirAsia launched 8 new routes to the country, namely Jaipur, Bhubaneswar and Kozhikode - just to name a few.
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The tickets for the flight can be booked on AirAsia's website to app from August 13-19, 2024, for travel between November 16, 2024 to October 25, 2025. All Malaysians are eligible for visa-free entry to India for tourist visits of up to 30 days until June 30, 2025.
Port Blair
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 it via AirAsia’s direct flights. 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.