How to Reach Andaman (2026)
Fly direct from Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai or Kolkata in 2–4 hours; connect from Mumbai in about 5 hours; or sail from Chennai or Kolkata in 3–4 days. Flight facts verified September 2026 — schedules change, so confirm on booking day.
Routes at a glance
- Delhi → Port Blair
Direct 3h40m–5h25m (Air India, SpiceJet); one-stop options cheaper · ₹22,000–30,000 return early - Bangalore → Port Blair
Direct daily 2h40m (Air India Express 12:00) · ₹17,000–21,000 return early - Hyderabad → Port Blair
Direct 2h45m roughly daily (IndiGo 06:15) · ₹18,000–24,000 return early - Chennai → Port Blair
Direct ~2h, most departures · ₹8,000–15,000 return early - Kolkata → Port Blair
Direct ~2h, most departures · ₹8,000–15,000 return early - Mumbai → Port Blair
No nonstop; fastest ~5h with one stop · ₹13,000–20,000 return early - Chennai/Kolkata → Port Blair
Passenger ship, 3–4 days · Budget fares, weather-dependent
Questions, answered
- Which cities have direct flights to Port Blair?
Delhi (Air India, ~3h40m; SpiceJet nonstop), Bangalore (Air India Express daily, 2h40m), Hyderabad (IndiGo, 2h45m, roughly daily), Chennai (~2h, most frequent) and Kolkata (~2h, most frequent). Mumbai has no nonstop — fastest itineraries connect in about 5 hours. - Can I reach Andaman by ship?
Yes — passenger ships sail Chennai → Port Blair in 3–4 days and Kolkata → Port Blair in about 4 days. It is the budget classic, but sailings depend on weather and seats sell fast. Most travellers fly. - How do I travel between the islands?
Private passenger ferries (Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean): Port Blair → Havelock from ₹1,100, Havelock → Neil from ₹1,000. Our packages pre-book these seats — see the ferry guide for the full comparison. - Do I need a permit or passport for Andaman?
Indian citizens need no permit and no passport — a government photo ID is enough. Foreign nationals get a free 30-day Restricted Area Permit on arrival.