How To Reach Port Blair From Chennai?

[Simi]

Our family will be in Chennai for a short while due to my fathers work, and we are considering going to the Andaman Nicobar Islands from there.

We know that we need to reach Port Blair, so the next step is to find out how to reach Port Blair from Chennai?

 

[Dhruv]

There are many ways to reach Port Blair from Chennai. Here are some of the most popular options:

• Flight: This is the fastest and most convenient way to travel. There are multiple daily flights from Chennai to Port Blair, operated by airlines like Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and GoAir. The flight time is approximately 2 hours.

• Ferry: This is a more affordable option, but it takes longer to travel. There are ferries that depart from Chennai Port and arrive at Port Blair Jetty. The journey takes approximately 36 hours.

• Train: This is another affordable option, but it takes longer to travel than the flight or ferry. There are trains that depart from Chennai Central Station and arrive at Port Blair Railway Station. The journey takes approximately 30 hours.

Enjoy your trip and don't forget to visit some of the attractions in Port Blair.