Flights from Bangalore — the banks that decide your itinerary
- Direct services
- Limited direct BLR → IXZ services; most itineraries connect via Chennai
- Flight time
- 2 hr 40 min direct; 5–7 hr via Chennai
- Fare band
- ₹11,000 – ₹19,000 return, per person
- Arrival bank
- Directs land 09:30 – 11:00; connections 11:30 – 13:00
- Departure bank
- Departures 10:00 – 13:00
- Departure airport
- Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
- A Chennai connection with under 90 minutes of layover is a bad idea — one delay and you lose the day
- Directs sell out first in December and during the Dussehra and Diwali weeks
- Book the return with a Port Blair night before it — never a Havelock morning ferry
Day 1 arrival logistics
Only on a direct flight landing before 10:00, and only with hand baggage. On a Chennai connection, treat day one as a Port Blair day — the afternoon catamaran will not wait.
5 nights / 6 days from Bangalore
Day 1
Arrive Port Blair
Arrive from Bangalore late morning, hotel check-in, Corbyn's Cove and the Cellular Jail light & sound show in the evening.
Day 2
Port Blair → Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
Morning catamaran, resort check-in, Radhanagar Beach for sunset.
Day 3
Elephant Beach
Speedboat to Elephant Beach for snorkelling or a sea walk; Kalapathar at sunrise if you are up early.
Day 4
Havelock → Neil (Shaheed Dweep)
Midday ferry, Bharatpur and Laxmanpur beaches, Natural Bridge at low tide.
Day 5
Neil → Port Blair
Afternoon ferry back, Corbyn's Cove or shopping at Sagarika Emporium.
Day 6
Departure
Morning transfer to the airport for the departure bank.
6 nights / 7 days from Bangalore
Day 1
Arrive Port Blair
Arrive from Bangalore late morning, easy check-in, Corbyn's Cove and the Cellular Jail light & sound show.
Day 2
Ross Island & North Bay
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep ruins, then coral and glass-bottom boat at North Bay.
Day 3
Port Blair → Havelock
Morning catamaran, Radhanagar Beach at sunset.
Day 4
Elephant Beach & Kalapathar
Water sports in the morning, black-rock sunrise or a slow beach afternoon.
Day 5
Havelock → Neil
Bharatpur, Laxmanpur and the Natural Bridge timed to the tide.
Day 6
Neil → Port Blair
Afternoon ferry, Cellular Jail light & sound show in the evening.
Day 7
Departure
Airport transfer for the morning departure bank.
What it costs from Bangalore — line by line
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| Return flights | Per person, booked 6–8 weeks ahead | ₹11,000 – ₹19,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels — Standard | 3-star, per couple per night, breakfast included | ₹3,000 – ₹4,500 |
| Hotels — Deluxe | 4-star or premium beach resort, per couple per night | ₹6,000 – ₹9,500 |
| Hotels — Luxury | Beachfront villas and 5-star, per couple per night | ₹14,000 – ₹32,000 |
| Ferry — Premium/Deluxe/Royal | Port Blair ↔ Havelock, private catamaran, per person per leg | ₹1,300 / ₹1,700 / ₹2,300 |
| Private cab, per day | Sedan/SUV with driver, island-wise | ₹2,500 – ₹3,500 |
| Activities | Sea walk ₹3,500, scuba ₹3,500–₹4,500, snorkelling ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 – ₹9,000 |
Indicative for planning. Final pricing is confirmed against live hotel, ferry and activity availability for your dates.
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- Ferries
- ₹8,100
- Road transport
- ₹7,300
- Total (₹7,700/person)
- ₹15,400
Private fares include the ₹50 per-sector service fee and the ₹300 marine fuel surcharge added by Nautika and Makruzz in March 2026. Government (DSS) seats are cheapest but open only about 3 days before sailing and are the first to be cancelled in rough sea.
Put these ferries into a full itineraryBangalore to Andaman — frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from Bangalore to Port Blair?
There are a limited number of direct BLR–IXZ services, around 2 hours 40 minutes. Most Bangalore itineraries connect through Chennai and take 5–7 hours door to door.
Can I go straight to Havelock on arrival from Bangalore?
Only on a direct flight landing before 10:00, with hand baggage. On any Chennai connection, plan day one in Port Blair and take the morning ferry on day two.
What does an Andaman trip from Bangalore cost?
Return flights ₹11,000–₹19,000 per person, plus ₹28,000–₹45,000 per couple for a standard 5N/6D land package and ₹55,000–₹85,000 for a deluxe one, including ferries and transfers.
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