How to reach Andaman

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How to reach Andaman & Nicobar Island

If you’re looking to find out the best way to reach the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, you’re in the right place.

Situated off the southern coast of India, the tropical islands of Andaman are very popular with tourists. There is a lot to do and see, but what are all the commute options to reach Andaman and which are better than others? Well, let’s dive in!

If you are an Indian national, you will not need any permit to visit the Andaman Islands. However, you will need a license to visit the Nicobar Islands and other tribal areas. You can apply on a prescribed form and address it to the Deputy Commissioner, Andaman District, Port Blair. If you are a foreign national, you can stay in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for 30 days. If you want to extend it by another 15 days, you will have to get permission to stay from the immigration authorities

How to reach Andaman Nicobar by flight is no big mystery. Daily flights from major metropolitan cities in India include Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Vishakhapatnam. A flight from Chennai or Kolkata typically takes around two hours, and a flight from Delhi or Mumbai takes 4 to 5 hours. The capital city of the Andaman Islands, Port Blair, has an international airport called the Veer Savarkar Airport (IXZ), located just 2 km south of the city centre. It is the only commercial airport in the region. Tourists from Malaysia can reach Andaman directly; however, folks visiting from other countries have to take layover flights from connecting cities from mainland India. Plans to connect more countries to Andaman & Nicobar via air are also underway.

Some true adventurers exist amongst us, people who would rather take a ship’s journey to the islands than prefer the comforts of flying. If that is you, we have good news—no need to worry about how to reach Andaman by ship anymore. Travelling the high waters of the sea has never been easier. Ships sail from Kolkata and Chennai harbour for Port Blair 3 to 4 times every month and once a month from Vishakhapatnam. The journey on the sea takes around three days to reach Port Blair, where the ships dock for a couple of days. Schedules for different boats are available a month in advance so that you can be prepared. Sailing the seas can be pretty thrilling, but if you’re unsure about it, it is recommended that you don’t travel by ship. People can sometimes experience motion sickness and vomiting. Moreover, the travel might not be the most comfortable, as the boats are often not roomy and clean enough for a journey spanning 3 to 4 days.

  • New Delhi to Andaman

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    4.55 hours

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  • Mumbai to Andaman

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    5.15 hours

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  • Kolkata to Andaman

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    2.15 hours

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  • Bangalore to Andaman

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    5.0 hours

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  • Pune to Andaman

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    8.3 hours

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  • Chennai to Andaman

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    3.0 hours

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Sndpchopade's 6 days trip to Andaman

We thoroughly enjoyed our Andaman tour. The environment was pleasant, the beaches were clean, and the water activities were exciting. The entire experience was made even better by the excellent travel management provided by our travel agent, Premila Ma'am. A special mention goes to our cab driver, Sumit Narayan — a very nice, cooperative, and sweet person. Thanks to Travel Triangle for such a memorable tour!

Sndpchopade Aurangabad

Aayush's 6 days trip to Andaman

We recently returned from a wonderful Andaman trip, and we are so grateful to Reshma, Arif, and Meena for making it truly memorable! The entire experience was well-organized and perfectly customized to our preferences. From the moment we arrived, we had dedicated drivers and guides to support us at every step. Reshma, Arief, and Meena were always available and assisted us throughout the journey, ensuring everything went smoothly. Thank you ANDAMAN ECSTASY Team for your constant support and for creating such a beautiful travel experience!

Aayush Verma Lucknow

Sayan's 6 days trip to Andaman

Agent was very kind and cooperative till the service was booked. Her phone's network issue increased as soon as the full payment was made. However she was coordinating well through whatsapp messages. All the cab drivers were well behaved. No issues at all on that side. Cruise rides were fantastic. No complaints to make. We have really enjoyed the trip. Everything on this trip was perfect except for the hygiene maintained on the "Blue Waves Beach Resort" on Havelock Island. Though the resort has a private beach but it does not have good cleanliness. The bedsheets were not clean, lot of mosquitos, food services was very bad. Other than poori/paratha & veg curry there was nothing available. Toilets were full of lizards and cockroaches. TV's were not working. Other hotels were really amazing. Services were fantastic.

Sayan B Bengaluru

Santhosh's 7 days trip to Andaman

Agent’s service was very good. They took great care while taking us to multiple places.

Santhosh Angamuthu Havelock island

Lakshmi's 5 days trip to Andaman

Very nice trip and enjoyed well. Last day was okay as there was nothing much to see in port Blair in carbin cove beach instead this could be covered first day and 5th day we could plan chidiya tapu. But over all a very nice experience and everything was planned well. Anitha ajmera coordinated very well and she is very patient. A memorable trip thanks to travel triangle for organising and follow-ups. Best memories in Havlock and Neil beautiful place and photos have come out real good . Planned well

Lakshmi

Rakshadevaraju's 4 days trip to Andaman

The trip was very well planned and customised as per our needs. The coordination, pick up and drop services, hotels everything was very well organised. We were a huge family of 12 and everyone enjoyed and cherished each and every moment.

Rakshadevaraju Bengaluru

Manisha's 6 days trip to Andaman

It was a great trip. All the water sports and mesmerizing beaches.

Manisha Dhutraj Pune

Irfan's 6 days trip to Andaman

Hi we travelled to andaman via AGH, it s memorable and fantastic trip. Well organized by the team. Except humidity was more during summer otherwise nothing else

Irfan Zubair Chennai

Hemant's 6 days trip to Andaman

Travel agent has provided the wounderful services.They have provided all the details in advance only. Overall it was a great experience, Beaches were so good.We have enjoyed a lot.

Hemant Kumar Delhi

Malar's 5 days trip to Andaman

Day 2 was tightly packed with delayed check in time Rest of the trip were nice Green ocean Ferri ride, Havelock exotic beach resort

Malar Vizhi Chennai

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The primary airport serving the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair, the capital of Andaman. The airport has daily flights connecting to all major cities in India. The nearest airport to Andaman in terms of distance in mainland India is located in Vishakhapatnam, followed by Kolkata.

The easiest and most convenient way to reach the Andaman Islands is via air. Take a flight from any major metro city to Port Blair airport. A typical journey takes about 2-4 hours. If you’re looking to cut costs, you can travel to Kolkata or Vishakhapatnam via road or railway and take a flight from there, as both cities are the closest to Andaman in terms of distance.

Direct flights from Mumbai to Andaman are available daily and take three hours and thirty minutes to reach Port Blair. Flights are the most comfortable mode of travel, but one could also plan a sea journey. Reach Chennai by train and board a ship from there.

There are two ways of reaching Andaman from Delhi.

  • Via Air: You can take a direct flight from Delhi to Port Blair or travel to other cities on the mainland that are located on the coastline and are closer to Andaman, such as Chennai, Kolkata, or Vigaz, and take a flight from there. A direct journey takes about 3.5 hours; a hybrid journey can take 18-24 hours.
  • Via Sea: Reach Chennai, Kolkata, or Vigaz via road or train, and take a ship. Schedules for ship journeys are available a month in advance. A ship journey can take up to 3 days to reach Andaman.

The best way to reach Andaman from Delhi is by airways. There are various direct and indirect flights available that go from Delhi to Andaman. Going by flight is the easiest and most convenient way to reach this beautiful island.

Andaman is approximately 2450 kilometres (1550 miles) away from Delhi by flight. A direct flight from Delhi to Andaman takes 3 to 4 hours.

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