How to reach Andaman and Nicobar Islands ?
Travel to Andaman Islands by Air
Travel by Air is the most convenient way to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the only commerical airport at Port Blair (Capital City of Andaman & Nicobar Islands) renamed after Shri. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, ther freedom flight who had been detained in the Cellular Jail for 10 years.
Reaching the stunning Andaman Islands is easier than ever, thanks to a wide network of direct flights to Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) in Port Blair, the capital city. With regular daily flights operated by India’s leading airlines, Port Blair is well connected to most major Indian cities with same-day arrival, making it a convenient gateway to this tropical paradise.
Port Blair is directly connected by air to several important cities including Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, and Mumbai on select days. These nonstop flights simplify travel and allow visitors to reach the Andaman Islands quickly from many parts of the country.
All major domestic airlines operate direct flights to Port Blair. These include IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet. Each airline provides convenient nonstop services from various cities, ensuring smooth and timely journeys to this popular island destination.
With multiple flights daily from key metros and tier-2 cities, traveling to Andaman by air is convenient, fast, and affordable. Whether you’re planning a beach holiday, diving adventure, or peaceful island retreat, Port Blair serves as a seamless entry point to paradise often reachable on the same day you depart.
Travel to Andaman Islands by Sea
Port Blair is connected by regular passenger ship services to Chennai, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam. There are three to four sailings per month between Port Blair and Chennai as well as Kolkata. Additionally, one sailing per month operates between Port Blair and Visakhapatnam. The journey by ship takes approximately 60 to 72 hours.
The vessels operating these routes include MV Swarajdweep, MV Campbell Bay, and MV Nicobar. These ships are managed by the Directorate of Shipping Service (DSS), which functions under the Andaman & Nicobar Administration.
