How to reach

How to reach

The Andaman Islands can be reached in 2 Ways Only.

1. By Availing Flights from Cities Such as Kolkata, Bangalore, and Chennai.

Taking a flight is the fastest way to reach Andaman from mainland India. You can take a direct flight from Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Vizag to reach Andaman within 2.5 to 3.5 hours! There are also connecting flights from other airports in the country.

Foreign travelers may note that there are no direct international flights to and from Andaman since there are no international airports as of now. You will have to fly here from Mainland India.

Veer Savarkar Airport is the only commercial airport in Port Blair, Andaman. Popular domestic flight services like Indigo Airlines, Air India, Indian Airlines, Spice Jet, Go Air, and Vistara have daily flights from major Indian cities. You can get exciting offers or discounts if you book in advance! Also, keep a close eye on last-minute deals that come through occasionally, especially if you’re not the type of traveler who books their trip well in advance.

A flight from Delhi will take you around 5 hours. For those living in Kolkata or Chennai, travel time shouldn’t be more than 2.5 hours! If you’re traveling from anywhere else in India, you will have a layover or a hopping flight.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are famous for their pristine blue beaches and white sands and are home to some things that are unique only to the Andamans. Yet there is a lack of clarity when one decides on a trip to Andaman and Nicobar. It is even more saddening when Indian people themselves lack knowledge of these islands.

How To Reach Andaman from Delhi

By flight or air: The distance from Delhi to Andaman is 2468 km. In Delhi, you have the Indira Gandhi International Airport that connects Andaman via a flight to the Veer Savarkar International Airport. There are regular flights of Air India connecting the two major cities. You have Jet Lite, IndiGo, Alliance Air, Vistara Airlines, SpiceJet, Go Air, and Air India flights. The travel time is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes between these two cities. Nonstop connecting flights take around 3 to 4 hours to reach.

How To Reach Andaman from Kolkata

By flight or air: The air distance from Andaman to Kolkata is around 1300 km. The Andaman and Nicobar islands are easily accessible via flights. Tour packages mostly include flights from Andaman to Kolkata. The Veer Savarkar airport in Port Blair is connected to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport of Kolkata through multiple daily flights, especially during the peak season of the year to visit Andaman. SpiceJet, GO FIRST, IndiGo, and Vistara have regular flights from Kolkata to Andaman with a travel time ranging from 2 hours to 2.5 hours approximately.

How To Reach Andaman from Bangalore

By flight or air: The air distance from Bangalore to Andaman is 1639 km. You can travel to Andaman Island from Bangalore via direct flights. Usually, the morning flights by IndiGo are non-stop. A journey via flight from Bangalore to Port Blair will take approximately 2 hours 35 minutes. There is no road connectivity directly from Bangalore to Port Blair. One can board New Tinsukia Express from Bangalore to reach Chennai. But from Chennai one needs to catch a flight from Port Blair. To travel from Hyderabad to Chennai, there are various other train options such as Lalbagh Express and KSR Bengaluru.

How To Reach Andaman from Mumbai

By flight or air: The air distance from Mumbai to Andaman is 2269 km. In Mumbai, you have Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport which connects Andaman via a flight to the Veer Savarkar International Airport. A direct flight will take around 5 hours and 20 minutes to reach Port Blair. You have SpiceJet, Go Air, Indigo, Vistara, and Air India flights. The travel time is approximately 13 to 17 hours between these two cities with a stopover in between.

How To Reach Andaman from Chennai

By flight or air: The air distance from Chennai to Andaman is 1352 kms. In Chennai, you have the Chennai International Airport that connects Andaman via flight to the Veer Savarkar International Airport. You have SpiceJet, Go Air, Indigo and Air India flights. The travel time is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes between these two cities.

How To Reach Andaman from Ahmedabad

By flight or air: The air distance from Ahmedabad to Andaman is 1648 km. There is no direct transport by road between Ahmedabad and Port Blair. The cheapest way to reach from Ahmedabad to Port Blair is a train to Santragachi Jn, then a flight to Veer Savarkar International Airport with a journey time 55 hours and 45 minutes. The fastest way to reach Port Blair from Ahmedabad is to catch a flight to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, then a flight straight to Veer Savarkar International Airport of Andaman which takes 6 hours and 55 minutes. The recommended way to reach from Ahmedabad to Port Blair is to take a flight to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport of Kolkata, then a connecting flight from Kolkata to Veer Savarkar International Airport of Port Blair which takes around 6 hours 55 minutes.

2. By Availing Ships operated by the Government of India from Chennai, Kolkata, and Vizag.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are famous for their pristine blue beaches and white sands and are home to some things that are unique only to the Andamans. Yet there is a lack of clarity when one decides on a trip to Andaman and Nicobar. It is even more saddening when Indian people themselves lack knowledge of these islands.

By Availing Flights from Cities Such as Kolkata, Bangalore and Chennai

Getting to this island via flight is very easy. Take a direct flight to the Vir Savarkar Airport in Port Blair. Here, you will also find plenty of public and private transport options to reach the destinations you want.

By Availing Ships operated by the Government of India from Chennai, Kolkata, and Vizag

You can also choose to sail to the Andaman Islands. Get down at the Haddo Wharf Port and then go to Port Blair.

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    Entry formailities

     Foreigner Nationals

    All foreign nationals can stay in the islands for 30 days. This can be extended by another 15 days with permission. They require a permit to stay from the immigration authorities. In addition, permits can also be obtained from: Indian Missions Overseas, Foreigner's Registration Offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta and the immigration authorities at the airports at Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta and Chennai.

     For Indians

    Indians need no permit to visit Andamans Islands. But permits are required to visit Nicobar Islands and other tribal areas, which are given in exceptional cases. Application on a prescribed form may be addressed to the Deputy Commissioner, Andaman District, Port Blair.