Flights from Kolkata — the banks that decide your itinerary
- Direct services
- Direct CCU → IXZ services daily
- Flight time
- 2 hr 5 min direct
- Fare band
- ₹8,500 – ₹15,000 return, per person
- Arrival bank
- Directs land 08:00 – 10:45
- Departure bank
- Departures 09:00 – 12:30
- Departure airport
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
- The shortest and usually cheapest mainland sector to Port Blair
- Puja season (October) fares double — book 10 weeks ahead
- The Kolkata ship route runs more frequently than Chennai's
Day 1 arrival logistics
An 08:00–09:00 landing makes the afternoon Havelock catamaran comfortable. This is the single best mainland city for skipping the arrival-night Port Blair stay.
Sea route vs air route
The Kolkata–Port Blair passenger ship takes roughly 66 hours, sails a few times a month, and costs from about ₹2,500 in bunk class to ₹9,000+ for a deluxe cabin. Book at the Shipping Corporation counter; online availability is unreliable.
5 nights / 6 days from Kolkata
Day 1
Arrive Port Blair
Early direct flight from Kolkata, straight to the afternoon Havelock catamaran if you're travelling light — otherwise Cellular Jail and the evening show.
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 Kolkata
Day 1
Arrive Port Blair
Early direct flight from Kolkata, Corbyn's Cove after check-in 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 Kolkata — line by line
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| Return flights | Per person, booked 6–8 weeks ahead | ₹8,500 – ₹15,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 itineraryKolkata to Andaman — frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Kolkata to Port Blair?
About 2 hours 5 minutes direct, with most services landing between 08:00 and 10:45 — the earliest and cheapest mainland arrival bank alongside Chennai.
How much is the Kolkata to Andaman ship ticket?
Roughly ₹2,500 in bunk class up to ₹9,000 and above for a deluxe cabin, for a journey of about 66 hours. Sailings are a few times a month and tickets are sold at the Shipping Corporation counter.
Can I take the afternoon Havelock ferry on arrival day from Kolkata?
Yes. An 08:00–09:00 landing gives you comfortable time for the afternoon catamaran, which saves a Port Blair night and adds a Havelock evening.
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