How to reach Andaman and Nicobar Islands Wandoor, Port Blair , India
By Air / helicopter : Port Blair, located on the South Andaman Island, is the nearest airport . Port Blair is connected by flights in India to Chennai (located 1190 kms away), Vishakapatnam (located 1200 kms away) and Kolkata (located 1255 kms away) via daily flights. Limited helicopter services are also available for inter-island commute.
By Sea / cruises / vessel / ship / ferry services :
Every week, three to four ships sail between Port Blair and Kolkata
and between Port Blair and Chennai. There is one sailing from
Vishakhapatnam every two months. The Shipping Corporation of India runs
these sailings. Further, the Directorate of Shipping Services maintains
regular inter island foreshore and harbour ferry services to cater to
the needs of inter-island commuters.
By Road / local transport
: While some of the islands have a decently developed road network,
many do not. Some of the islands are entirely inhabited, and as such
have no roads at all. On the islands which are somewhat more populated
and have a decently developed road network, local transport comprises of
local buses, bicycles, motorcycles, auto rickshaws, taxis and rental
cars / motorcycles / cycles.
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