Andaman keeps showing up in the same search box for a reason.
People want turquoise water without a passport stamp, and they want a number before they book.
So here is the honest 2026 version: what a Port Blair-Havelock-Neil trip actually costs, what ferries add, and a 5 nights / 6 days plan that does not feel rushed.
Quick clarity before the numbers:
All total trip costs below are per person, twin sharing, unless marked as a ferry seat or room rate.
The big totals include round-trip flights to Port Blair (IXZ): one flight in and one flight back home. Not one-way.
Many Andaman "packages" quote land-only prices. Flights are often extra. This blog shows both.
1. How Much Does an Andaman Trip Cost in 2026?
For a classic 5 nights / 6 days Port Blair-Havelock-Neil trip, expect roughly per person, with round-trip flights included:
Budget: ₹30,000 - ₹40,000 per person
Mid-range (most couples and families): ₹45,000 - ₹60,000 per person
Comfort / nicer island stays: ₹70,000 - ₹1,00,000+ per person
Land-only (no flights) for the same length is often around ₹18,000 - ₹45,000 per person depending on hotels and whether you take private ferries.
Christmas to New Year can jump hard. Monsoon (roughly June to September) is cheaper, but the sea can be rough and some water activities shut.
Mid-range breakdown per person (5N/6D):
Flights (to Port Blair and back home): ₹12,000 - ₹22,000
Stay (5 nights, half share): ₹10,000 - ₹18,000
Inter-island ferries: ₹3,000 - ₹6,000
Food: ₹4,000 - ₹7,000
Snorkelling / activities / entries: ₹4,000 - ₹8,000
Local cabs, SIM, buffer: ₹2,000 - ₹4,000
Total mid-range: about ₹35,000 - ₹65,000 per person. Most comfortable first-timers from metros land closer to ₹45,000 - ₹55,000 if flights are booked early.
2. How to Reach Andaman
You fly into Port Blair (IXZ). There is no practical "train to the islands" shortcut.
Chennai / Kolkata: often the cheapest and shortest; return fares can sit around ₹8,000 - ₹16,000 off-peak
Bangalore: often ₹10,000 - ₹20,000 return
Mumbai / Delhi: often ₹12,000 - ₹27,000 return, higher near peak weeks
Book 6 to 10 weeks ahead when you can. Peak winter and festive weeks punish late booking.
3. Where to Go: The Classic Three-Island Circuit
Port Blair
Your gateway. Cellular Jail and the light-and-sound show are worth one evening. Corbyn's Cove is fine for a short stop. Do not oversell Port Blair as the main beach holiday. You are mostly here for the airport and the ferry.
Best for: arrival day, history, last-night buffer before the flight.
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
The highlight for most people. Radhanagar Beach is the postcard. Elephant Beach is popular for snorkelling boat trips. Beach No. 5 has cafés and a slower island evening vibe.
Stay 2 or 3 nights if you can. One night feels like a tease.
Best for: swimming, sunsets, water activities, honeymoon energy.
Neil (Shaheed Dweep)
Quieter than Havelock. Bharatpur for easy water time, Laxmanpur for sunset, and the Natural Bridge for a short scenic walk. One night is enough for most itineraries.
Best for: calmer beaches, couples who want less buzz after Havelock.
4. Ferries: The Cost People Forget
Inter-island travel is by ferry. Private catamarans are faster and easier to book online. Government ferries are cheaper and slower, and seats can be harder to get in season.
Port Blair to Havelock private ferry: about ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 per person one way
Havelock to Neil: about ₹700 - ₹2,000 per person
Neil to Port Blair: about ₹950 - ₹2,500 per person
Book private ferries early in peak months. Build buffer time around flights. Missing a ferry can quietly rewrite your whole plan.
5. Perfect 5 Nights / 6 Days Andaman Plan
Day 1: Arrive Port Blair. Cellular Jail evening. Overnight Port Blair.
Day 2: Morning ferry to Havelock. Easy check-in. Radhanagar sunset.
Day 3: Havelock beach day. Optional Elephant Beach snorkelling.
Day 4: Another Havelock morning, then ferry to Neil. Sunset at Laxmanpur.
Day 5: Neil morning (Bharatpur / Natural Bridge). Ferry back to Port Blair. Overnight Port Blair.
Day 6: Fly out.
Only have 4 nights? Skip Neil and stay longer on Havelock. Have 7 days? Add a spare Havelock day or a slower Port Blair morning.
6. Stays and Food
Room rates below are usually for the room, often shared by two:
Port Blair budget / mid: ₹1,500 - ₹4,000 per night
Havelock mid-range: ₹3,000 - ₹7,000 per night
Neil mid-range: ₹2,000 - ₹4,000 per night
Premium Havelock: ₹8,000 - ₹20,000+ per night
Food is usually ₹500 - ₹1,200 per person per day if you mix cafés and simple meals. Island menus can feel repetitive. That is normal. Carry seasickness tablets if ferries make you unsure.
7. Best Time to Visit
October to May: best overall window for beaches and water clarity
December to mid-February: peak demand and peak prices
June to September: cheaper stays and flights, but rougher seas and fewer water sports
If swimming and snorkelling are the point, avoid treating monsoon as a bargain beach holiday.
8. Practical Tips
Indian nationals do not need a special island permit for the usual tourist circuit
Network can be patchy. Download tickets, ferry PDFs and offline maps
ATMs exist, but carry some cash especially on Neil
Book flights and key ferries before hotels if dates are peak
Plastic and reef care matter. Do not treat coral like a footpath
9. Final Verdict
A good Andaman trip in 2026 does not need Maldives money.
For most Indian travellers, a solid mid-range 5N/6D Port Blair-Havelock-Neil plan costs about ₹45,000 - ₹60,000 per person with round-trip flights included. Budget carefully and you can push closer to ₹30,000 - ₹40,000. Luxury island stays can cross ₹1 lakh without trying.
Fly into Port Blair. Give Havelock enough nights. Use Neil as the quiet chapter. Book ferries like they matter, because they do.
Andaman is one of India's best beach answers. Just budget for the flights and the water between the islands.
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