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| How to Reach Andaman by Air |
Distance by air in kms[traveling time 2 hours] :
Between Port Blair and Chennai 1303
Between Port Blair and Kolkatta 1330 |
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Port Blair is well connected with Chennai and Kolkatta by air. Presently flights are operated by Indian, jet airways, air sahara and air deccan. For further flight schedules and timings click here for more about flight information |
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Flight Details
Chennai To Port Blair
IT 3631 (king fisher)
Departure 04:50 AM Arrival 06:50am |
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IC 549 (INDIAN AIRLINES)
Departure 05:50 AM Arrival 07:50am |
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Port Blair To Chennai
IT 3632 (king fisher)
Departure 07:20 AM Arrival 09:20am |
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IC 550 (INDIAN AIRLINES)
Departure 08:45 AM Arrival 10:45am |
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Kolkatta To Port Blair
S2 319 (Jetlite)
Departure 09:10 AM Arrival 11:10am |
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Ic 287 (Indian Airlines)
Departure 05:35 AM Arrival 07:35am |
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Port Blair To Kolkatta
S2 320 (Jetlite)
Departure 11:50 AM Arrival 14:00pm |
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Ic 288 (indian airlines)
Departure 08:20 AM Arrival 10:20am |
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Note: Please enquire the concern airlines for current flight timing and ticket availability.
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How to Reach Andaman by Sea
Distance by sea in kms [travel time around 55
to 60 hours] :
Between Port Blair and Chennai 1190
Between Port Blair and Kolkatta 1255
Between Port Blair and Vishakapatnam 1200 |
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| Regular passenger ships are available from Chennai, Kolkatta and Vishakapatnam. The ships from Chennai and Kolkatta are available for four times a month and from Vizag for once in a month. The ship travel takes about 55 to 60 hours of journey. |
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For more information about shipping schedule contact:
Shipping Corporation Of India Ltd.,
Jawahar building,
Rajaji salai,
Chennai-600001.
Ph.044-5231218. |
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The Shipping Corporation Of India Ltd:
Shipping house,
No13, strand road,
Kolkatta-1.
Ph: 91[033] 22482354, 22488013 |
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Approx. Ship Fare
From Rs1400 to 5000 depending upon the class of travel and the shipping company. |
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| Entry formalities for Indian Nationals: |
| All Indian nationals need no permit to visit Andaman Islands. But permission is necessary to visit Nicobar Islands, which are given only in exceptional cases. Application may be addressed to the deputy commissioner, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Port Blair. |
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| Entry formalities for Foreign Nationals: |
| All foreigners have to obtain a valid Indian visa to enter Andaman Islands. Foreign nationals can stay up to 30 days in Andaman Islands. They may also extend their stay after obtaining permission from immigration authorities on arrival in Port Blair. The places allowed for night halt are port Blair, Baratang, Havelock Island, Diglipur, Neil island, south Andaman Island, middle Andaman, Little Andaman island [except tribal reserve], long island. |
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| The places allowed for day halt are south Cinque island, Ross island, Narcondum island, interview island, brother island, sister island and Barren island.[barren island can be visited on board vessels only.] Foreigners are not allowed to visit Nicobar Islands. |
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