Key hubs
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) airport and railway station
- Nearest airport
- Port Blair International Airport (IXZ, also called Vir Savarkar Airport) is the only airport serving the Andaman Islands. It receives daily flights from major Indian cities such as Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore.
- Railway station
- No direct rail access; the closest is Kolkata or Chennai, from which flights to Port Blair are necessary.
- Getting around
- App-based cabs (Ola, Uber), auto-rickshaws, and taxi services operate in Port Blair. The town is small, and most sights are within 30–45 minutes by auto. Ferries to other islands depart from the Jetty at the waterfront. Permit offices and administrative centres are scattered; your hotel or a guide can direct you.
How to reach Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) by air
Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) is the only airport serving the Andaman Islands, with daily flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru.
How to reach Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) by train
There is no rail access to the islands; travellers reach Port Blair by air from mainland cities such as Kolkata or Chennai.
How to reach Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) by road
Port Blair itself is small enough to cover by road; getting to other islands is by ferry rather than by road.
Getting around Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)
App-based cabs, auto-rickshaws and taxis cover the town, with most sights within 30-45 minutes; ferries to other islands leave from the waterfront jetty.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)
- Use app-based cabs or negotiate fixed fares with auto drivers beforehand. The town is small; a single auto or taxi for the day to visit the Cellular Jail, bazaar and jetty is practical.
- Bring sunscreen, a hat and light clothing; the coastal heat reflects off water and buildings. Carry bottled water and rest frequently in shaded areas.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.