Trip costs · Andaman Islands · from Chennai
How much does an Andaman Islands trip from Chennai cost?
About ₹71,000 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹35,500 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by flight to Port Blair + ferry to Havelock, about 7 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Chennai on the 12th of the month (and on 26 December for Christmas week).
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹71,000 |
| May | Good time to go | ₹63,500 |
| June | Monsoon — ferries often cancelled | ₹62,000 |
| Christmas–New Year | Holiday rush — hotels cost the most | ₹85,500 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Flight to Port Blair + ferry to Havelock | ₹38,880 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹2,800 a night | ₹11,250 |
| Food | ₹9,000 |
| Local travel | ₹4,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹7,370 |
| Total | ₹71,000 |
Getting from Chennai to Andaman Islands
- 🚆 No railway reaches Andaman Islands — fly instead.
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Port Blair + ferry to Havelock: about 7 hours door to door, ₹19,440 per person there and back.
Best time to go
Clear water, Radhanagar beach and snorkelling off Havelock. The best months are November to April. Avoid June to September: monsoon — ferries often cancelled.
Making it cheaper
- Going in May instead of November saves about ₹7,500 for two, and it is still a good time to go.
- Avoid Christmas–New Year week if you can: the same trip costs about ₹14,500 more than in November, because hotels charge far more that week.
- June costs about ₹9,000 less than November, but it is the off season there: monsoon — ferries often cancelled.
Questions
How much does an Andaman Islands trip from Chennai cost for 2 people?
About ₹71,000 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹35,500 each — travelling by flight and staying at about ₹2,800 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Chennai to Andaman Islands?
No railway reaches Andaman Islands, so by flight to Port Blair + ferry to Havelock — about 7 hours each way, ₹19,440 per person there and back.
When is the best time to visit Andaman Islands?
November to April. Avoid June to September: monsoon — ferries often cancelled.
How much does a solo or family trip to Andaman Islands from Chennai cost?
Solo: about ₹43,500; Family of 4: about ₹1,32,000; 4 friends: about ₹1,38,500.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.