How To Reach Andaman Islands Port Blair

Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ)  is 5-7 km from the main city and has only 1 terminal. The New terminal is expected to open by this year in the month of October 2022.

From Chennai(MAA)

  • IndiGo, SpiceJet and Go First fly directly on a daily basis  from Chennai.
  • 2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Chennai to Portblair.
  • The round way airfare can vary starting from Rs 12,000 Per Person and above.

From Kolkata (CCU)

  • IndiGo, SpiceJet and Go First fly directly on a daily basis  from Kolkata.
  • 2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Kolkata to Portblair.
  • The round way airfare can vary starting from Rs 12,000 Per Person and above.
From Delhi(DEL)
  • Go First, Air India fly direct from New Delhi to Portblair available twice in a week.
  • IndiGo, SpiceJet fly daily with 5-6 hours  is the average flight time from New Delhi to Port blair including the layover at Kolkata.
  • The round way airfare can vary starting from Rs 17,000 Per Person and above.
From Mumbai(BOM)
  • IndiGo flies direct from Mumbai to Port blair and currently depart between October and April only.
  • Go First & Indigo fly daily with 4-5 hours is the average flight time from Mumbai to Port blair including layover time at Chennai.
  • The round way airfare can vary starting from Rs 16,000 Per Person and above.
  • IndiGo and Go First fly direct from Bengaluru to Port blair.
  •  2 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Bengaluru to Port blair.
  • The round way airfare can vary starting from Rs 15,000 Per Person and above.
  • IndiGo fly from hyderabad via Bengaluru to reach Port blair.
  • 5-6 hours is the average flight time from Hyderabad to Port blair including layover time at Bangalore.
  • The round way airfare can vary starting from Rs 17,000 Per Person and above.
From Vishakhapatnam (VTZ)
  • Air India fly directly thrice in a week, currently depart between July and October only.
  • 2 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Visakhapatnam to Port blair.
  • The round way airfare can vary starting from Rs 16,000 to 20,000 Per Person and above.
From Nasik(ISK)
  • As of July 2022, there are no flights flying from Nasik to Port blair.
  • The nearest airport from where you can fly to Port Blair is either Mumbai or Pune.
  • The round way airfare Mumbai to Portblair & back to Mumbai can vary starting from Rs 16,000 Per Person and above.
From Pune(PNQ)
  • IndiGo fly daily from Pune  to Portblair.
  • 6-7 hours is the average flight time from Pune to Port blair including layover time at Chennai.
  • The round way airfare can vary starting from Rs 17,000 to 20,000 Per Person and above.
From Ahmedabad (AMD)
  • IndiGo fly daily from Ahmedabad  to Portblair.
  • 6-7 hours is the average flight time from Ahmedabad to Port blair including layover time at Chennai.
  • The round way airfare can vary starting from Rs 17,000 to 20,000 Per Person and above.
Special Tip:
Book your air tickets in advance by 2-3 months prior to your traveling date and enjoy the best and economic airfare with all the airlines.

Prepaid Taxi

  • Prepaid taxi counters are available just outside the Arrival Hall of the Port Blair airport.
  • Fares depend on the distance traveled, however, an average trip around Port Blair can cost about INR 500.
  • The Pre-paid Cab Service from Veer Savarkar Airport is being manned by the Andaman and Nicobar Traffic Police under the charge of Dy. SP (Traffic).
  • In case of any complaint, the tourists/passengers can contact on Telephone Nos.243812, 234472 – Extn. 313 and at Police Control Room : 232100

Auto-rickshaws

Auto-rickshaws are available in Port-Blair but not the most comfortable way to travel within the city except for short distances.

How To Reach Andaman/Port Blair By Sea

For the adventurous and the tolerant, you can take a passenger ship that heads out to Port Blair from Chennai (60 hours), Kolkata (66 hours), and Visakhapatnam (56 hours). Traveler has to book the Tickets manually by visiting the office of the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)at least a month in advance. For getting contact details, click here

There are five ships that take trips to Port Blair from the coasts of Chennai, Visakhapatnam and Kolkata. Since online services are not up yet, you have to book your tickets from the designated offices.

Tickets range from Rs 2000/- to Rs 10,000/- per person depending on the cabin you book. You can select from  bunker cabins, Second, First, Deluxe. The difference between all the cabins is majorly in the number of people they can accommodate.

The voyage to Port Blair takes up to 3 days/FIFTY HOURS on good days when the tide is in favor of the journey, but it will be wise to be prepared for at least 4 days of living in the midst of the sea. Preparation generally includes food, medicines that help with sea sickness, and your own forms of entertainment.

Permits for foreign nationals traveling by ship can be obtained earlier on from Foreign Registration Offices located at the city of departure.