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.
Port Blair is connected directly or indirectly connect with all major major cities. Sectors Directly connected with Port Blair :
| FLIGHTS | SECTOR | |
|---|---|---|
 Air India |
Chennai - Port Blair - Chennai | Check the Airfares / Availability |
| Kolkata - Port Blair - Kolkata | ||
| Visakhapatnam - Port Blair - Visakhapatnam | ||
 IndiGo |
Chennai - Port Blair - Chennai | Check the Airfares / Availability |
| Kolkata - Port Blair - Kolkata | ||
| Bengaluru - Port Blair - Bengaluru | ||
 SpiceJet |
Chennai - Port Blair - Chennai | Check the Airfares / Availability |
| Kolkata - Port Blair - Kolkata | ||
 Vistara |
Kolkata - Port Blair - Kolkata | Check the Airfares / Availability |
Travel to Andaman Islands by Sea
Port Blair is also connected with Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakhapatnam. Regular passenger ship services are available between Port Blair and Chennai/ Kolkata/Vishakhapatnam and back. There are three to four sailings between Port Blair and Chennai/Kolkata, one sailing between Port Blair and Vishakhapatnam in a month. The sailing duration is approx 60 to 72 hours.
| SHIP | Operating By |
|---|---|
| MV Swarajdweep | Directorate of Shiping Service (DSS) Andaman & Nicobar Administration |
| MV Campbell Bay | |
| MV Nicobar | |
| SECTOR | |
| Chennai - Port Blair - Chennai | |
| Kolkata - Port Blair - Kolkata | |
| Visakhapatnam - Port Blair - Visakhapatnam | |
Fare Details
| Name of Vessel | Class of Accommodation | Fare Per Berth (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| MV Swaraj Dweep / MV Campbell Bay / MV Nicobar | Deluxe Cabin | 12,450 |
| 1st Class Cabin | 10,330 | |
| 2nd Class Cabin | 8,210 | |
| Bunk | 3,210 |
