Edinburgh to Port Blair Alitalia Flight

When Scotland is mentioned, what comes immediately to one's mind is Castles and Harry Potter. It is known that J.K Rowling began her first Harry Potter book while having coffee at a coffee shop in Edinburgh. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland since the 15th century attracts many visitors every year due to the enchanting Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, St.Giles, Greyfriars and Canongate Churches among other historically rich buildings in the city. Edinburgh is also the first city to become the world's first UNESCO City Of Literature. Edinburgh has something for everybody. If one is not the “history” kind, they can enjoy the Scotch Whisky Experience that includes a whisky barrel ride, a whisky tasting and a short history of the whisky making process. For kids, there is-Our Dynamic Earth, which is a pictorial and auditory form of the theory of evolution sure to keep the children interested.

Encompassed by lush green forests and palm fringed beaches, Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India. This city serves as a gateway to many islands. Serene beaches, swaying palm trees, fascinating history, flavorsome seafood, picturesque views, turquoise blue water, rich marine life and beautiful sunsets, altogether make Port Blair an ultimate holiday destination. Be it family, friends, honeymoon couples or adventure seekers, Port Blair turns out to be an ideal holiday destination for all.
 
Best Time to Visit
Due to its tropical climate, Port Blair is an all-weather destination. However, the months from October to May are considered to be perfect for sightseeing and water sports. Get best offers at Port Blair hotels from Goibibo. 
 
Places to Visit
Port Blair houses many tourist places that are worth visiting. If you are a history buff then Cellular Jail, Samudrika Museum, Forest Museum and Anthropological Museum are some good options to visit. To experience the beautiful sunset, you must visit Corbyn's Cove Beach. To get the best snorkeling experience, visit Jolly Buoy Island, which is famous for amazing coral reefs. Gandhi Park, Mini Zoo, Mount Harriet, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Ross Island, Radhanagar Beach and Chidiya Tapu are other notable attractions. For a delightful shopping experience, you can visit local shops of famous Aberdeen Bazaar and government emporium named Samudrika to buy jewellery, wooden carvings, handicrafts, pearl and shell artefacts and palm mats as souvenirs for your family and friends.
 
Food and Restaurants
Port Blair serves a wide range of flavorsome food to its tourists. This city is a haven for seafood lovers.  New Lighthouse is a perfect place for those who want to satiate their seafood cravings while Ananda Restaurant, Kattabomman Hotel and Annapurna Cafeteria are some good options for vegetarians.
 
Transportation
Port Blair is well linked to the rest of the country by air and water. The Veer Savarkar Airport (IXZ), which is around 2 kms from the city connects Port Blair to major cities like Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi. Air India, SpiceJet, GoAir and Indigo are some of the major airlines that fly to and from Port Blair.  Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. You can visit Port Blair by waterways as well for an adventurous trip.  There are ferries or passenger ships that connects Port Blair with Kolkata, Chennai and Visakhapatnam. The journey can take around 3-4 days depending on the weather conditions. For getting around, local buses, cabs and auto-rickshaws are available in Port Blair. If you want to travel to nearby islands, then ferries are the only option.

Alitalia Airlines is the national flag carrier of Italy. It is considered one of the most punctual airlines in the world. It became operational in 2009 with headquarters in Rome. It is the biggest Italian airline and flies to 98 destinations in 44 countries. It is one of the first airlines to introduce safety cards which use Braille and letters in 3 D relief. Its fleet has Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, Boeing 777 for international flights and Embraer E190 and E175 for flights within the region. The airlines renewed its fleet between 2009 and 2011. Alitalia Airlines online booking can be done using Goibibo.com. Passengers have a choice of 4 different travel classes. For short flights, one can choose the economy class, Classica. Classica Plus is available in the premium economy section. In the business class, one can choose between Otima and Magnifica. Premium economy and business class offers travelers complimentary drinks and snacks, additional baggage allowance as well as dedicated check-in desks. Entertainment is available on board. Frequent flyers can also avail of different offers. Alitalia Airlines international air tickets can be booked easily using our travel portal by selecting date of travel, destination city, number of people travelling together, the travel class opted for, etc.