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Veer Savarkar Airport (IATA: IXZ) serves Port Blair. It was named after a prominent freedom fighter named Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The first flight took off from Port Blair Airport in 1957. It was a refuelling and mail service hub during World War II. The airport is managed by the Airport Authority of India (AAI). Port Blair is an International Airport with two terminals. The domestic terminal can accommodate 400 passengers for both arrival and departure. There are two boarding gates. The international flight terminal is currently under construction. There are direct flights to Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and Mumbai. IndiGo, SpiceJet, Vistara, Air India and Go First operate flights from this airport. Passengers have access to the airport's modern amenities, such as trolleys, duty-free shops, first-aid medical facilities, wheelchair assistance, lounges, restrooms, a lost and found baggage desk, and so on. Check-in, immigration, customs, and security counters are also available. The airport is 5.7 km from the city centre and is easily accessible by car rental, bus, and conventional taxi services.

Port Blair is the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands which is home to more than 300 islands. Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India situated in the Bay of Bengal. Historically, the Japanese Army conquered the area during World War II. Later, the Japanese Army gave up control of the area to British authorities. However, with India's independence in 1947, Port Blair became a part of the Indian Union Territory. The faiths, dialects, and ethnic groups in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are diverse. Furthermore, Andamanese people have varying linguistic, cultural, and geographical groups. However, several communities, including Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, and others, have recently settled in Port Blair. They observe festivals like Janmashtami, Diwali, Shivratri, Good Friday, Christmas, and Holi. Basketry and mat making are the two traditional occupations of the people of Andaman and Nicobar. People also like creating artefacts such as Nicobaree mats, pearl jewellery, shell jewellery, shell lamp shades, etc. Moreover, several wooden works are available, such as ashtrays, bowls, walking sticks, trays, etc. The cuisine and culinary habits of the residents tends to resemble that of South India with rice being the staple food. Seafood like crabs, cuttlefish, lobsters and prawns are widely eaten. Most curries consist of coconut and various spices. Hindi is the official language of Andaman and Nicobar, but Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and English are widely used. The natives speak Andamanese.

Dabolim Goa International Airport (IATA: GOI) is located in Dabolim village, around 30 km from Panaji and 4 km from Vasco da Gama. The airport operates as a civil enclave for the Indian Naval air base, INS Hansa. Dabolim airport has an integrated terminal building that handles domestic and international flights. Dabolim Goa International Airport features duty-free shops, restaurants and cafÈs, ATMs. Tourists can find complimentary luggage trolleys across the airport and a baggage wrapping machine at the international departure. At present, the airport does not have any luggage storage facility, but airport lounges are available on its premises. Popular domestic flights and international routes from Goa are served by carriers like Air Asia, Air India, Spice Jet, Go First, IndiGo and Vistara, among others. The most popular flights from Goa are to New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. One can reach the state capital, Panaji, in approximately 45 to 50 minutes by taxi or private vehicle. Visitors can also board a local bus or an airport shuttle to Panaji. Since Goa is a popular tourist destination, a new airport (Mopa International Airport) opened in 2022 located in North Goa.

The vibrant state of Goa, located on India's western coast, attracts both international and domestic tourists with its lovely white-sand beaches, lively nightlife and adventure tourism. Its forts and monuments speak of its rich cultural heritage and bear glimpses of its Portuguese history. Despite being the country's smallest state in terms of area, Goa is among the topmost tourist destinations in the country. Goa has the highest per capita income in the country. Situated between the Deccan highlands and the Western ghats, the state is home to diverse flora and fauna, making it a delight for nature lovers. Goa has scored highly on the Good Governance Index. It has a well-placed infrastructure and offers its residents the best quality of life. Goa is a land of food and festivals. Coconut, kokum, peppers, and coconut oil are liberally used in local cuisine, which is famous for various seafood dishes. Portuguese merchants who found their way to Goa in the 16th century ended up settling in this sunny paradise. Their influence on Goanese culture is heavy even today. The people of Goa speak Konkani. They also converse in Hindi, English, and Marathi.