Trip cost & budget · prices as of July 2026
What an Andaman trip actually costs (2026)
We quote Andaman trips every day, so here is the straight answer: a budget monsoon trip starts around ₹16,500 per person, a peak-season luxury run passes ₹78,000, and a typical 5N/6D lands at ₹28,000–45,000 — flights extra. The rest of this page skips the vague "budget-friendly paradise" talk and gives you the real ranges — packages by season, flights by city, hotels by island, ferries by class — and the five choices that actually move your total. Every number here is a range because your dates and hotel picks matter; for an exact figure, we price your specific trip on WhatsApp for free.
How much does an Andaman trip cost? The short answer
- Cost per person, 5N/6D
- ₹16,500 – ₹78,000+ depending on season and hotel tier. A typical trip lands at ₹28,000 – ₹45,000. Flights are extra.
- Cheapest it gets
- ₹16,500 per person — a budget 5N/6D land package in the monsoon months, June to September.
- For two people
- ₹45,000 – ₹1,10,000 total excluding flights. A family of four runs ₹88,000 – ₹2,20,000.
- Flights on top
- Roughly ₹4,500 – ₹27,000 return per person depending on your city, and two to three times that in the December–January peak.
- The biggest lever
- The month. The same trip costs roughly 40% less in the monsoon than in peak season — that single choice moves your total more than any other.
Ranges, not quotes — your dates and hotel picks decide the real figure, and we price those free on WhatsApp. Every number below is broken down: packages by season, flights by city, hotels by island, ferries by class.
Solo traveller
₹22,000 – ₹55,000
Couple
₹45,000 – ₹1,10,000
Family of 4
₹88,000 – ₹2,20,000
Group (6–8)
₹1,35,000 – ₹3,30,000
Total trip cost excluding flights, for typical 5–6 night itineraries. Ranges span off-season budget to peak-season comfort.
Couples: the per-couple version of these numbers, with the romantic inclusions itemised, is on the honeymoon packages page. Travelling with kids? The family package page covers the kid-friendly version.
Package price by season (per person)
| Season | Budget (4N/5D) | Standard (5N/6D) | Luxury (6N/7D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak (Oct – Feb) | ₹28,000+ | ₹45,000+ | ₹78,000+ |
| Shoulder (Mar – May) | ₹22,000+ | ₹35,000+ | ₹60,000+ |
| Off / monsoon (Jun – Sep) | ₹16,500+ | ₹28,000+ | ₹45,000+ |
December 15 to January 15 is the hotel surcharge window — the same rooms cost meaningfully less in September–November. The weather trade-offs by month are on our weather page, and the packages these prices describe are on the packages hub.
The five things that move your total
- Ferry class
Government ferry vs private cruise (Makruzz/Nautika class) can swing ₹2,000–4,000 per person across a trip.
- Hotel tier & location
A beach-facing Havelock resort costs 2–4× a Port Blair city hotel. The night-split between islands moves the total more than any single choice.
- Season
The same itinerary costs most between Dec 15 and Jan 15 (hotel surcharge window) and least June–September. September–October is the value sweet spot.
- Transfers
Private AC cab throughout vs shared transfers changes daily cost by ₹1,500–2,500.
- Activities
Scuba (₹3,800–5,500 per dive), sea walk, and jet ski days add up fastest — decide these before you compare packages.
Book it yourself, or buy a package?
Booking independently gives you control, and you will usually shave 10–20% off a mid-tier package because you optimise every line yourself — the exact ferry class, the exact hotel. It also means you own the logistics.
A package removes the two things that actually go wrong on Andaman trips: ferry seats and island sequencing. Between 15 December and 15 January that matters more than the money — sailings sell out, and a missed connection can cost you a night's hotel and a day of your itinerary. If it is your first trip, in peak season, the premium usually buys back more than it costs.
The honest split: confident planners travelling off-season should book it themselves. First-timers in December should not.
Six ways to bring the total down
In order of how much they actually save you, not how often they get repeated.
- Book flights 45–60 days out
The single biggest lever. Peak-season fares roughly double, so booking early is worth more than every other saving combined.
- Travel May–September
Flights and hotels drop sharply, and the monsoon disrupts less than people fear — the islands are also far emptier. Read our weather page before committing.
- Fly via Chennai or Kolkata
The cheapest gateways with the most direct flights to Port Blair.
- Mix your ferry classes
Take the cheaper government or economy sailing where an hour doesn't matter, and pay for the fast private catamaran only when you have a tight onward connection.
- Book Havelock early, Port Blair late
Havelock genuinely sells out in peak season. Port Blair almost always has rooms, so it can wait.
- Eat where locals eat
Resort dining costs multiples of a good local restaurant, for food that is frequently worse.
Flights to Port Blair (typical 2026 fares)
| Route | Return fare range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai → Port Blair | ₹4,500 – ₹13,500 | 2 h · most direct flights |
| Kolkata → Port Blair | ₹5,500 – ₹16,500 | 2.5 h · direct |
| Bangalore → Port Blair | ₹6,600 – ₹20,000 | 4–5 h · seasonal directs, else via Chennai |
| Mumbai → Port Blair | ₹7,800 – ₹22,000 | 5–6 h · via Chennai |
| Delhi → Port Blair | ₹9,000 – ₹27,000 | 5–7 h · via Chennai/Kolkata |
Book 45–60 days out; December–January fares run 2–3× normal, so book peak-season flights by September. Mid-week departures usually price lower.
Hotel rates by island (per night)
| Island | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Blair | ₹900 – ₹1,650 | ₹2,200 – ₹3,850 | ₹5,500 – ₹8,800 |
| Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) | ₹1,650 – ₹2,750 (huts) | ₹3,300 – ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 – ₹16,500+ |
| Neil (Shaheed Dweep) | ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 – ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 – ₹6,000 |
Ferry costs between islands
| Route | Government ferry | Private cruise |
|---|---|---|
| Port Blair ↔ Havelock | ₹400 – ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 – ₹2,800 |
| Port Blair ↔ Neil | ₹350 – ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 – ₹2,500 |
| Havelock ↔ Neil | ₹300 – ₹800 | ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 |
Our packages include ferry tickets, so class choice is priced into your quote. For standalone ferry booking, our team also runs bookyourferry.com.
“Every transfer throughout our trip was punctual, hassle-free, and flawlessly managed. … despite such excellent service, the pricing was extremely reasonable.”
— Ananttika, June 2026, 5★ Google review
Cost questions, answered straight
What does an Andaman trip cost per person in 2026?
For a typical 5N/6D trip: budget travellers spend around ₹3,300–5,500 per day, mid-range ₹5,500–8,800, and luxury ₹11,000+. As a package, that lands near ₹16,500–28,000 (off-season budget) up to ₹78,000+ (peak luxury) per person. Flights are extra and vary hugely by city and booking date.
How much for a couple?
Most couples spend ₹45,000 – ₹1,10,000 total (excluding flights) depending on season, hotel tier, and how many activities they add. Honeymoon add-ons like a candlelight beach dinner sit on top of that.
Is Andaman expensive compared to Goa or Kerala?
Getting there costs more (flights + ferries), and island logistics add a layer mainland trips don't have. On the ground, hotels and food are comparable to other Indian beach destinations. Where Andaman genuinely differs is that everything must be sequenced around ferries — which is why a badly-planned cheap trip often ends up costing more than a well-planned mid-range one.
Which is the cheapest month?
June to September carries the lowest hotel and package rates — with the monsoon trade-offs we explain honestly on our weather page. For calm-sea months, September and October give you the best price-to-weather ratio; December is the most expensive window on the calendar.
When should I book flights?
Typically 45–60 days ahead for fair fares. December–January fares can run 2–3× normal — for Christmas/New Year travel, book by September. Tuesday/Wednesday departures usually price lower than weekends.
How this page stays true
Written by the Tropical Andamans editorial team from our own quoting records · price ranges verified by our Port Blair operations team, as of July 2026, rechecked quarterly and before each peak season. Fares and hotel rates are market ranges, not guarantees — your exact quote depends on dates, ferry class, and hotel picks, which is why we price trips individually and in writing. All three of our booking pledges are on the about page.
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