Port Blair is about 778 miles (1,255 km) from Kolkata (Calcutta) and some 738 miles (1,191 km) from Chennai (Madras).

Reaching Port Blair means reaching the Andamans and there are 2 ways to reach here.

1. Flight

2. Ship

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Flight:‍

Flights are the best way to reach Port Blair and it takes around 2-2.5 hours, in general, to reach here. Almost all the tourists visiting the Islands prefer flight as it is more convenient and hassle-free.

Direct flights are available from Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, and Delhi so you don’t have to go through the hassle of a layover.

Try contacting your local ticket supplier for booking,

If you are booking a package from us, you will also have the option to let us book the tickets at an affordable price.

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Passenger Ship:

Coming here in a ship can be affordable but it takes more than 3-4 days (50-60 Hours) to reach Andaman from Vishakapatnam and Kolkata.

People coming from Kolkata travel a distance of 1255 KMs to reach Port Blair while people coming from Chennai cover 1190 KMs for the same duration of time.

The fare generally ranges from INR‌ 2900-3000 for the Bunk Class, INR 7455-9365 for Cabin 2nd Class and INR‌ 10,000-11,295 for Deluxe 1st Class.

Before booking, one must also consider several factors including, Sea Sickness, Weather, Food, and Clean Cabins.

Overall we don't recommend coming here on a ship because it won't be near as pleasant as a cruise.

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