Port Blair, the capital town of this Union Territory is situated about 1200 km from the east coast of the mainland. The Alliance Airlines has flights from Calcutta and Chennai on rotational basis. Jet Airways operates flights daily from and to Chennai. It takes about two hours to reach Port Blair from Chennai by air.

There are passenger ships sailing from Calcutta, Chennai and Visakhapatnam. The trip may take a three to four days from Chennai and may be one more day on the Calcutta route. Locally one can take boats to various islands. Port Blair has taxis, auto-rickshaws and bicycles. Private boats can also be hired.
  
Travel Permits

All foreigners require a travel permit for 30 days to stay on the islands on their arrival at Port Blair from the immigration authorities. These permits can also be obtained from Indian Missions abroad, Airport Immigration authorities and Foreigners Registration Offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta. Please contact us further details. 

Indian Nationals do not require a permit to visit these Islands but a special permit is required while visiting the tribal areas.
   
A WORD OF CAUTION: 

Persons visiting Andaman & Nicobar should obey the rules and regulations prescribed by the Islands Administration.

Carry narcotics or drugs a punishable offence.

Go out of your island lagoon without a proper escort can be risky.

Do not break plants or coral or collecting a piece as "souvenirs." Remember that even the lightest touch with hands or equipment can damage sensitive coral polyps. 

Resist the temptation to feed fish, seabirds and marine mammals; it changes their natural behavior and diet. 

Dumping trash at sea is illegal; plastic bags and other debris can injure or kill marine animals. Sets a good example of environmental responsibility and bring your trash back to shore and recycle it.