Andaman Tour Packages From Chennai

Andaman tour packages from Chennai start from Rs 18,200 per person. Chennai is one of the few cities with direct flights to Port Blair (~2 hours, no Kolkata hub) and is also a direct ship port. A 5N/6D trip covers Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), Neil (Shaheed Dweep) and Elephant Beach. For the full range of options across every departure city, see our Andaman tour packages hub.

How to Reach Andaman from Chennai

By Air (recommended)

Chennai (MAA) has direct flights to Port Blair / Sri Vijaya Puram (IXZ), flight time is roughly 2 hours. Because Port Blair’s airport operates a daytime-only window, take an early-morning Chennai departure to reach the islands with the day still ahead of you.

By Sea

Chennai is one of only three mainland ports (with Kolkata and Visakhapatnam) running government passenger ships to Port Blair, the crossing takes roughly 60 hours. It is a slow, budget alternative. For almost every traveller the direct ~2h flight is the practical choice.

For a deeper route and fare breakdown, see our full guide on how to reach Andaman from Chennai.

Andaman Trip Cost from Chennai

Packages from Chennai: Price Ladder

Sample Itineraries: 4N/5D, 5N/6D, 6N/7D

4N/5D: Amazing Andaman from Chennai (Port Blair + Havelock)

Day 1: Direct flight Chennai to Port Blair (~2h). Check in; evening Corbyn’s Cove or the Cellular Jail light and sound show.

Day 2: Ferry to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep). Afternoon at Radhanagar Beach (Asia’s top-rated beach) for sunset.

Day 3: Havelock: Elephant Beach snorkelling or a try-scuba dive; free evening.

Day 4: Ferry back to Port Blair; Ross and North Bay island-hop (coral, sea walk optional).

Day 5: Morning at leisure; direct flight Port Blair to Chennai (~2h).

5N/6D: Andaman Explorer from Chennai (Port Blair + Havelock + Neil), most popular

Day 1: Direct flight Chennai to Port Blair (~2h); Cellular Jail plus the light and sound show.

Day 2: Ferry to Havelock; Radhanagar Beach sunset, sunrise at Kalapathar for early risers.

Day 3: Havelock: Elephant Beach watersports or scuba.

Day 4: Ferry to Neil (Shaheed Dweep); Bharatpur, Laxmanpur and Natural Bridge.

Day 5: Neil to Port Blair; Ross and North Bay islands.

Day 6: Chidiya Tapu sunrise (optional); direct flight Port Blair to Chennai (~2h).

6N/7D: Andaman Complete from Chennai (add Baratang)

It extends the 5N/6D with a Baratang day of limestone caves and the mud volcano, plus a relaxed final Port Blair morning before the direct Chennai flight. The Nicobar group is largely restricted for tourism, so ‘Andaman and Nicobar’ here means the Andaman islands of the Union Territory.

Best Time to Visit Andaman from Chennai

October to mid-May is the best window to visit Andaman from Chennai, with calm seas, reliable ferries and clear water for diving. The shoulder months (October, November, March, April) pair good weather with softer fares, while December to January is peak, so book the direct Chennai flight 3-4 weeks ahead before the seats fill. The southwest monsoon (June to September) brings rougher seas and the odd ferry cancellation, but also the cheapest package prices from Chennai, so it is a good-value window if you stay flexible.

Places to Visit

From Chennai, most itineraries route Port Blair to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) to Neil (Shaheed Dweep). Port Blair is where the history sits, with the Cellular Jail and Ross Island. Havelock is the beach stop, home to Radhanagar for sunsets and Elephant Beach for snorkelling and try-scuba, with quieter Kalapathar on its eastern side for sunrise. Neil is the calm one, with Bharatpur, Laxmanpur and the Natural Bridge. Day-trippers from Port Blair also snorkel the clear reefs off Jolly Buoy in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (open October to mid-May, subject to permit). Adventure-seekers add scuba at Havelock, a sea walk at North Bay, and a Baratang limestone-cave day. The Nicobar group is largely a protected zone, so an ‘Andaman and Nicobar package from Chennai’ covers the Andaman islands of the Union Territory. For the full destination guide, see our Andaman tourism guide.

Water Sports and Experiences

Most Chennai to Andaman packages build in a half-day of water sports, and you can add more on the spot. At Elephant Beach and North Bay you can try snorkelling over live coral, a guided sea walk on the seabed in a diving helmet (no swimming needed), or a beginner Discover Scuba dive. The faster rides are here too: jet ski, banana boat, parasailing, and a glass-bottom boat for non-swimmers. Havelock and the Baratang mangroves are the spots for kayaking, and in Port Blair the Cellular Jail light and sound show is the standard first evening. Most water sports are booked and paid locally on the beach, so keep some cash aside.

Why Book Your Chennai to Andaman Trip with TravelTriangle

We do not sell fixed departures. Your Chennai to Andaman itinerary is built around your dates, budget and pace by verified agents who run trips on the islands year-round, and you can change any day before you pay. Fares and ferry timings on this page are checked by our Andaman desk against the current government ferry and airline schedules.

“From Chennai, take the early-morning flight so you land in Port Blair with time for the afternoon ferry to Havelock. Miss that connection and you lose a full day,” says our Andaman operations lead.

Chennai Traveller Tips

• Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar, voter ID or passport). Indian citizens do not need a permit or visa for Port Blair, Havelock or Neil.

• Book the direct Chennai flight early for December to January, and take a morning departure so you make the same-day ferry to Havelock.

• Pack reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, quick-dry clothes and swimwear, plus a power bank. Island mobile coverage and card machines can be patchy.

• Carry enough cash for ferry counters, permits (Baratang, Ross) and beach water sports, which are paid on the spot.

• Follow the lifeguards on every water activity, and stay clear of the restricted tribal and Nicobar zones.