With lovely green islands kissing the pristine blue water, and complete isolation, Andaman & Nicobar Islands amidst the Bay of Bengal are one of the most favoured destinations India for a honeymoon, Group and family holidays  yet reaching here can be little problematic. Turquoise water with white sand beaches, swaying palm trees, for and fauna, lush green forests and picturesque sceneries make it a paradise for the tourists.

If you are thinking of how to reach Andaman and get started with your fun filled holiday, we have the right information for you. When you are planning Andaman & Nicobar Islands trip, there are only 2 options available to travel to Andaman by airways (Flight) or seaways (Ship).

BY FLIGHT:

Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) is the only airport in Andaman & Nicobar Islands and is named after one of the greatest freedom fighter “Veer Savarkar” who was detained and kept at the Cellular Jail. Airlines like Air India, GoAir, IndiGo, Jet Airways, SpiceJet and Vistara operate regular flights from main cities of India like Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam to Port Blair. Some of the flights come directly to Port Blair or take a hault at Chennai/Bangalore/Kolkata before reaching Port Blair.

Chennai (MAA) to Port Blair (IXZ):

Chennai (MAA) and Port Blair (IXZ) are connected by more than 60 flights per week. All flights from Chennai are direct and it takes 2 hours and 10 minutes to reach Veer Savarkar International Airport. The average cost of a ticket ranges from 4k-15k depending on how advance we book and peak season too.

Kolkata (CCU) to Port Blair (IXZ):

Kolkata (CCU) and Port Blair (IXZ) are connected by more than 60 flights per week. All flights from Kolkata are direct and it takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach Veer Savarkar International Airport. The average cost of a ticket ranges from 4k-15k depending on how advance we book and peak season too.

Bengaluru (BLR) to Port Blair (IXZ):

Bengaluru (BLR) and Port Blair (IXZ) are connected by several flights everyday. Few of the flights from Bengaluru are direct and majority of the flights have layover either in Chennai/Kolkata. It takes 2 hours and 40 minutes to reach Veer Savarkar International Airport directly and more than 5 hours when it is layover. The average cost of a ticket ranges from 5k-25k depending on how advance we book and peak season too.

New Delhi (DEL) to Port Blair (IXZ):

New Delhi (DEL) and Port Blair (IXZ) are connected by several flights everyday. Few of the flights from New Delhi are direct and majority of the flights have layover either in Chennai/Kolkata/Bengaluru. It takes 3 hours and 35 minutes to reach Veer Savarkar International Airport directly and more than 5 hours when it is layover. The average cost of a ticket ranges from 7k-25k depending on how advance we book and peak season too.

Mumbai (BOM) to Port Blair (IXZ):

Mumbai (BOM) and Port Blair (IXZ) are connected by several flights everyday. All flights from Mumbai have layover either in Chennai/Kolkata/Bengaluru. It takes more than 5 hours to reach Veer Savarkar International Airport by layover. The average cost of a ticket ranges from 7k-25k depending on how advance we book and peak season too.

Hyderabad (HYD) to Port Blair (IXZ):

Hyderabad (HYD) and Port Blair (IXZ) are connected by several flights everyday. Few of the flights from Hyderabad are direct and majority of the flights have layover either in Chennai/Bengaluru/Kolkata. It takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach Veer Savarkar International Airport directly and more than 4 hours when it is layover. The average cost of a ticket ranges from 5k-20k depending on how advance we book and peak season too.

Kochi (COK) to Port Blair (IXZ):

Kochi (COK) and Port Blair (IXZ) are connected by several flights everyday. All flights from Kochi have layover either in Chennai/Hyderabad/Bengaluru. It takes more than 4 hours to reach Veer Savarkar International Airport by layover. The average cost of a ticket ranges from 5k-20k depending on how advance we book and peak season too.

BY SHIP:

You can also reach Andaman & Nicobar Islands via ships; these ships are available from Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakhapatnam. The Ship services are available only 2-3 times per month from Chennai, Kolkata and once per month from Vishakhapatnam. The Ship operates with class of accommodation like Bunk Class, 1st Class Cabin, 2nd Class Cabin and Deluxe Cabin. The average cost of a ticket ranges from 2k-10k depending on the class type. You can book tickets from Chennai/ Kolkata/ Vishakhapatnam/ Port Blair port prior 5 days before the sailing.

Documents to be carried along with you:

2 Passport size photograph
Any ID proof
Address proof
Cash amount

Chennai/ Kolkata/ Vishakhapatnam to Port Blair:

The Total distance from Chennai/ Kolkata/ Vishakhapatnam to Port Blair almost ranges from 1200-1260 km. It roughly takes 3-5 days to reach Port Blair port depending on weather conditions and other factors. Precautionary measures for sea sickness are to carry necessary tablets to help you with it.