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How to Reach Andaman from Kolkata in 2026

Q: What is the cheapest way to travel from Kolkata to Andaman?

The cheapest Andaman trip from Kolkata goes by ship, with bunk-class fares starting well below what a flight costs. The trade-off is time, the sea crossing takes 60 to 70 hours one way, against roughly two and a half hours by air.

Q: Can I visit Havelock Island and Neil Island on a trip from Kolkata?

Yes. Both islands, officially renamed Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep, are regular stops on WanderOn's Andaman packages from Kolkata, reached by ferry from Port Blair. Havelock is known for Radhanagar Beach, and Neil Island is the quieter of the two, with fewer crowds and easier access to its coral reefs.

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How to reach Andaman from Kolkata has a simpler answer. Kolkata to Andaman flights run direct out of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, landing in Port Blair in around 2 hr 10 min to 2 hr 30 min, which makes Kolkata one of the fastest mainland connections to the islands.

A passenger ship covers the same route too, for travellers who would rather spend the better part of three to four days at sea than two and a half hours in the air.

Kolkata's link to these islands goes back further than most travellers realise. During British rule, ships leaving Kolkata carried political prisoners to the Cellular Jail in Port Blair, the same sea route that today's passenger ferry still follows. For more on the islands themselves, refer to our Andaman & Nicobar tourism guide.

WanderOn runs fixed group & private departures covering Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil Island, with a trip captain managing the trip and inter-island ferries already arranged. Book your Kolkata to Port Blair flight or ship ticket, then check WanderOn's Andaman tour packages for current departure dates.

How to Reach Andaman from Kolkata: At a Glance

Here is how the Kolkata to Andaman distance breaks down by mode, along with typical travel time and cost.

Mode	Route	Duration	Approximate Cost (Round Trip)
Direct Flight	Kolkata (CCU) to Port Blair (IXZ)	2 hr 10 min to 2 hr 30 min	Rs. 15,000 - Rs. 18,300
Ship	Kolkata to Port Blair by sea	60 to 70 hours, one-way	Rs. 2,630 - Rs. 10,240 (by class)
Train	No rail link to the islands	Not applicable	Not applicable
Bus/ Car	No road connects mainland India to the islands	Not applicable	Not applicable

Kolkata to Andaman fares and ferry schedules change with the season. Treat the numbers above as a starting range and check closer to your travel date.

How to Reach Andaman from Kolkata: Every Route Explained

An Andaman tour from Kolkata really comes down to two choices, fly or sail. Flying is the quicker option, and the ship is a genuine second choice; here is how each one actually works.

How to Reach Andaman from Kolkata by Flight

Direct connections on IndiGo and Air India make Port Blair one of the easier island getaways to reach from the east coast, with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport being one of the closest mainland gateways to the islands.

The Kolkata to Andaman distance by air is around 1,255 kilometers, which keeps the flight to about 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, shorter than the direct flight from most other mainland cities.

Flight Type	Airlines	Route	Duration	Approximate Cost (Round Trip)
Direct Flight	IndiGo, Air India	Kolkata (CCU) to Port Blair (IXZ)	2 hr 10 min to 2 hr 30 min	Rs. 15,000 - Rs. 18,300

Multiple flights run through the week rather than on a handful of fixed days, so there is usually a workable option even on a short leave window. Kolkata to Andaman flights get pricier around Diwali, Christmas, and the April-May school holidays, so booking four to six weeks out keeps costs closer to the lower end of that range.

How to Reach Andaman from Kolkata by Ship

It's what makes an Andaman tour from Kolkata a little different from most other mainland cities, a working passenger ship still sails to Port Blair alongside the usual flight option.

The Shipping Corporation of India runs the service using vessels such as the MV Nancowry and MV Swaraj Dweep, alongside a rotation of sister ships that also serve Chennai and Visakhapatnam.

Mode	Departure Port	Duration	Approximate Fare (One-Way)
Passenger Ship	Kolkata	60 to 70 hours, one-way	Deluxe Cabin: Rs. 10,240 First-Class Cabin: Rs. 8490Second-Class Cabin: Rs. 6750Bunk Class (General): Rs. 2630

Sailings are not daily. Ships rotate across Kolkata, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam on a published schedule, so this route works only if your dates are flexible enough to build around a sailing date rather than the other way round.

Tickets are booked through the Andaman & Nicobar administration's shipping service rather than a regular travel portal, and bunk-class berths sell out first. Most travellers booking this Andaman trip from Kolkata are choosing it for the experience of the crossing itself, not because it saves time. Anyone with limited leave days is better off flying at least one way.

Recommended Andaman Tour Packages from Kolkata

Now that you know how to reach Andaman from Kolkata, here is what a Kolkata to Andaman group tour with WanderOn actually covers once your flight or ship ticket to Port Blair is booked.

These fixed departures cover Port Blair, Havelock (now officially Swaraj Dweep), and Neil Island (now Shaheed Dweep), with inter-island ferries and a trip captain already built into the trip. For packing and planning basics, see WanderOn's travel tips for Andaman.

Private & Group Packages: Andaman from Kolkata

Package	Duration	Islands Covered
Best 5 Days Andaman Island Vacation from Kolkata	4N/5D	Customized
Andaman Group Tour Package \| Bioluminescence Kayaking from Kolkata	5N/6D	INR 37,999 per person
Andaman Community Trip with Havelock & Neil Island from Kolkata	5N/6D	INR 34,999 per person
Adventure In Andaman: Mangrove Creeks to Diglipur Sandbar from Andaman from Kolkata	9N/10D	Customized

How to Reach Andaman from Kolkata by Road or Train

There is no road or rail link between Kolkata, or anywhere else on the mainland, and the Andaman Islands. The islands sit more than a thousand kilometers out in the Bay of Bengal with open sea the entire way, so a bus, train, or car ride out of Kolkata simply has nowhere to connect to. Flying or sailing are the only two ways in.

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What is the best way to travel from Kolkata to Andaman?

Kolkata to Andaman flights are the best way to travel for most people. IndiGo and Air India both run direct flights in around two and a half hours, and the passenger ship is a real option too, though it takes 60 to 70 hours one way, so it suits travellers with time to spare rather than a short holiday.

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