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Getting to the Andamans is simpler than many expect. You fly into Port Blair's Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ), with direct flights from Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Delhi taking roughly two to five hours. From there, you reach Havelock and Neil by cruise ferry, best booked ahead. There is no sea route for tourists worth considering, so flying is the way in. Here is exactly how the journey works.

Top things to see & do

A coral reef in the clear Andaman sea
Veer Savarkar Airport (IXZ)Port Blair's airport and the single gateway to the islands by air.
White-sand Radhanagar Beach, Havelock, Andaman
Direct flightsFrom Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Delhi, around 2–5 hours.
A pristine Andaman beach backed by jungle
Private cruise ferriesComfortable services like Makruzz and Nautika between Port Blair, Havelock and Neil.
Turquoise waves on an Andaman beach
Government ferriesCheaper state-run ferries covering more islands, though slower and quick to sell out.
Aerial view of a palm-fringed Andaman beach
Port Blair jettyThe departure point for inter-island cruises, close to the town centre.
A shallow turquoise Andaman lagoon and beach
Local transportTaxis, autos and hired cars or scooters for getting around each island.
Turquoise waves on an Andaman beach

Suggested itinerary

Day 1
Fly to Port Blair

Take a direct flight to Veer Savarkar Airport (IXZ) and transfer to your hotel to begin your trip.

Day 2
Ferry to Havelock

Board a cruise ferry from Port Blair to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), around 1.5–2 hours across calm dry-season seas.

Day 3
Havelock to Neil

Hop by ferry to Neil (Shaheed Dweep), a short crossing to this quieter island.

Day 4
Return to Port Blair

Cruise back to Port Blair and connect to your onward flight home.

Indicative Andaman package prices (per person on twin-sharing; land package):

Trip DurationIndicative Price (per person)
Short trip · 2 Nights / 3 Daysfrom ₹13,999
3 Nights / 4 Daysfrom ₹16,999
4 Nights / 5 Daysfrom ₹20,999
5 Nights / 6 Daysfrom ₹25,999
6 Nights / 7 Daysfrom ₹30,999

Indicative starting prices from our current Andaman packages — your final quote depends on hotels, islands covered, ferries, activities and season. Share your dates for an exact, itemised quote.

Flying to Port Blair

All air travel funnels through Port Blair's Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ). Direct flights operate from Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Delhi, taking roughly two to five hours depending on origin. We help you find sensible connections and morning arrivals so you can start island time sooner.

Inter-island ferries

Once in Port Blair, you travel to Havelock and Neil by ferry. Private cruises such as Makruzz and Nautika are comfortable and air-conditioned, while government ferries are cheaper and reach more islands but are slower. Both sell out fast, so we book your ferries in advance and align them with your flights.

Permits (Indians usually none)

Indian nationals need no permit for Port Blair, Havelock or Neil, so arrival is straightforward with valid photo ID. A few areas such as Baratang's tribal reserve need a forest permit arranged locally, which we organise. Foreign nationals register on arrival.

Getting around each island

  • Taxis and auto-rickshaws for point-to-point trips.
  • Hired cars with drivers for sightseeing days.
  • Scooter and bicycle hire on Havelock and Neil for the independent-minded.

Travel tips

Book flights and ferries well ahead for the December–January peak. Carry cash as ATMs are limited on Havelock and Neil, and expect patchy mobile signal on the outer islands, with BSNL and Airtel the most reliable networks.

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