Flights from Chennai — the banks that decide your itinerary
- Direct services
- Multiple direct MAA → IXZ services daily
- Flight time
- 2 hr 5 min direct
- Fare band
- ₹9,000 – ₹16,000 return, per person
- Arrival bank
- Most arrivals land 08:20 – 11:30
- Departure bank
- Departures 09:00 – 13:30; Port Blair is daylight-operations only
- Departure airport
- Chennai International Airport (MAA)
- Direct flights mean no connection risk — the biggest single advantage over Bangalore or Delhi
- Early arrivals genuinely make the afternoon Havelock catamaran feasible
- Fares spike sharply from mid-December; book 8 weeks out for Christmas and New Year
Day 1 arrival logistics
An arrival before 09:30 lets you catch the afternoon Havelock catamaran the same day, saving a Port Blair night. We only recommend it when your flight is direct and you have cabin baggage only.
Sea route vs air route
Chennai also has the government passenger ship to Port Blair — roughly 60 hours at sea, sailing every 10–14 days, from about ₹2,500 in bunk class to ₹9,000+ in deluxe cabin. It is an experience, not a shortcut, and schedules are announced only a few weeks ahead.
5 nights / 6 days from Chennai
Day 1
Arrive Port Blair
Direct morning flight from Chennai, airport pickup, Cellular Jail museum and the evening light & sound show. Early arrivals can push straight to Havelock instead.
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 Chennai
Day 1
Arrive Port Blair
Direct morning flight from Chennai, Corbyn's Cove in the afternoon and the Cellular Jail light & sound show at 18:00.
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 Chennai — line by line
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| Return flights | Per person, booked 6–8 weeks ahead | ₹9,000 – ₹16,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 itineraryChennai to Andaman — frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Port Blair?
Yes, several daily. The sector takes about 2 hours 5 minutes and most services land between 08:20 and 11:30, which is the earliest arrival bank of any mainland city.
Can I reach Havelock on the same day I fly from Chennai?
Yes, if you land by about 09:30 on a direct flight. The afternoon catamaran to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) is then realistic and you save a Port Blair night. With checked baggage or a connection, don't attempt it.
How much is the Chennai to Andaman ship ticket?
The government passenger ship runs roughly ₹2,500 in bunk class up to ₹9,000 and above for a deluxe cabin, taking about 60 hours. Sailings are every 10–14 days and announced only a few weeks ahead.
What does a 5N/6D Andaman package from Chennai cost?
Excluding flights, ₹28,000–₹45,000 per couple on standard hotels and ₹55,000–₹85,000 on deluxe, including ferries, transfers and breakfast. Add ₹18,000–₹32,000 for two return flights.
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