• ✈️ By Air (Direct flights from Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Delhi)
  
  

• 🚢 By Sea (Passenger ships – longer, budget option)

🕒 Approximate Flight Duration:

• Chennai → Port Blair: 2 to 2.5 hours
  
  

• Kolkata → Port Blair: 2 to 2.5 hours
  
  

• Bangalore → Port Blair: 2.5 to 3 hours
  
  

• Delhi → Port Blair (Direct): 4.5 to 5 hours 

🕒 Approximate Ship Duration:

• Chennai → Port Blair: 60–70 hours (2.5–3 days)
  
  

• Kolkata → Port Blair: 66–72 hours (3 days)
  
  

• Visakhapatnam → Port Blair: Around 56–60 hours

• October to May – Best weather, peak season ☀️ 🏖️
  
  

• June to September – Monsoon, fewer tourists, lush greenery ☀️ ☔

☀️ Best |☔Rainy | 🏖️ Peak Season 

• Jan–Mar: Pleasant | Ideal for beaches & water sports ☀️  🏖️

• Apr–May: Warm | Great for diving & snorkeling  ☀️

• Jun–Sep: Monsoon | Limited activities, budget travel | Best For Rain Lover ☔

• Oct–Dec: Perfect | Best overall experience ☀️  🏖️

☀️ Best |☔Rainy | 🏖️ Peak Season 

• 4–5 Days → Port Blair + Havelock
  
  

• 6–7 Days → Port Blair + Havelock + Neil
  
  

• 8+ Days → Port Blair +  Havelock + Neil + North Andaman

1. Ferries between islands:   In Andaman, ferries are the main way to travel between islands. Since the islands are separated by sea, ferries work like buses on water 🚢.

Most ferry journeys start from Port Blair and connect to popular islands like Havelock Island and Neil Island.

There are two types of ferries:

• Government ferries – Cheaper, but limited seats and fixed schedules
  
  

• Private ferries – Faster, more comfortable, and easy to book online
  
  

Travel time usually ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on the route and sea conditions.

👉 Tip: During peak season, ferry tickets sell out fast, so it’s best to book in advance to avoid last-minute trouble.

2. Local cabs in Port Blair:  Local cabs are the easiest way to travel within Port Blair. They are used for airport pickup, hotel transfers, sightseeing, and short city travel 🚖.

Cabs are usually private cars with drivers and are available for:

• Airport to hotel transfer
  
  

• Half-day or full-day sightseeing
  
  

• Point-to-point travel within the city
  
  

Most cabs are not app-based like Uber or Ola. They are arranged through hotels, travel agents, or by calling local drivers.

Charges are usually fixed per trip or per day, and prices may be higher during tourist season.

👉 Tip: Always confirm the total cost, timing, and places to be covered before starting your journey to avoid confusion later.

3. Why pre-booking matters in season: During the tourist season in Andaman, many people visit at the same time, but the number of cabs and ferries is limited. Because of this, last-minute bookings often become difficult.

Ferries:
Ferries between islands have limited seats and fixed schedules. In season, tickets for routes from Port Blair to Havelock Island and Neil Island can sell out days in advance. Without pre-booking, your travel plan may get delayed or cancelled.

Cabs:
In peak season, most local cabs are already assigned to confirmed guests. If not pre-booked, you may face long waiting time, higher prices, or no availability for sightseeing and transfers.

👉 In simple words:
Pre-booking helps you save time, avoid stress, control costs, and enjoy a smooth holiday without last-minute problems.

• Carry valid ID:  Always carry an original government-approved photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving  Licence). For children, carry a school ID or birth certificate copy.

Checking Point: Airport | Hotels | Ferry Terminal 

• Network limitations on islands:  Which network works best?

BSNL – Has the widest coverage, works even in remote areas, but internet speed can be slow

Airtel – Good network and data speed in Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil Island

Jio – Works mainly in town areas, limited coverage outside main locations.

👉 Simple tip: Carry BSNL for connectivity and Airtel for better internet speed. Don’t depend fully on mobile data—download maps, tickets, and hotel details in advance.

• Cash availability:  ATMs are mainly available in Port Blair. On popular islands like Havelock Island and Neil Island, ATMs are few and sometimes out of cash. 

Card and UPI payments may not work everywhere due to network issues. Small shops, local taxis, boat operators, and some activities accept only cash.

👉 Simple tip: Withdraw enough cash in Port Blair before moving to other islands and keep some extra cash for emergencies.

• Alcohol rules:  

Carrying alcohol:

• 1. Alcohol can be bought only from licensed liquor shops or hotel bars.

  2. Carrying alcohol outside permitted limits is not allowed.

  3. Alcohol bought in one island should not be carried to another island unless officially permitted

  4. Tourists can carry a maximum of 2 bottles of alcohol on flights or ferry, only if purchased legally and accompanied by a valid bill.

Please note: Alcohol carrying rules may change anytime based on local Administration regulations.  

Drinking alcohol:

• 1. Drinking is allowed only inside hotel rooms, resorts, bars, or licensed places

  2. Drinking in public places like beaches, roads, ferry terminals, or parks is strictly prohibited

  3. Police checks are common, and fines can be imposed for rule violations
     
     

• Weather dependency for activities: 

Activities:
Water activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, sea walks, and boat rides depend on sea conditions and visibility. If the sea is rough or it’s raining heavily, activities may be delayed, rescheduled, or cancelled for safety reasons.

Ferries:
Inter-island ferries depend completely on sea and weather conditions. During bad weather or strong winds, ferries may run late, get cancelled, or have route changes—even if tickets are already booked.

👉 Simple tip: Always keep buffer time in your travel plan and be flexible. Weather-related changes are common on islands and are done for passenger safety.