Trip cost & budget · prices as of July 2026
What an Andaman trip actually costs (2026)
We quote Andaman trips every day, so 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 · 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.
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