Andaman Trip Cost 2026: Real 5-Day Budget from India
Andaman Trip Cost Calculator: How Much Does a 5-Day Andaman Trip Really Cost from India? (2026 Breakdown)
“How much will it cost?” is the first thing almost everyone asks me before they book. It’s also the hardest to answer in one number. An Andaman trip is really six smaller costs added together — flights, hotels, ferries, sightseeing, activities, and daily spends. Change any one of them, and your total moves by thousands.
So instead of one vague figure, let me break a 5-day trip down the way I would work it out for you on a call. By the end, you’ll be able to add up your own number for 2026. You’ll know where the money goes. And you’ll spot the costs that quietly show up only after you land.
I have planned island trips from Port Blair since 2014. So every number below comes from real bookings — not a list copied off the internet.
The Quick Answer: 5-Day Cost at a Glance
For a couple travelling from mainland India, here is roughly what a 5-day trip works out to per person, with flights included:
| Travel style | Per person (with flights) | Couple total |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₹22,000 – ₹28,000 | ₹44,000 – ₹56,000 |
| Mid-range (most people) | ₹30,000 – ₹42,000 | ₹60,000 – ₹84,000 |
| Premium / luxury | ₹50,000 – ₹80,000+ | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,60,000+ |
These are real 2026 numbers for 4 nights on the islands. Where you land inside these bands depends mostly on two things: your flight fare and your hotel choice. Those are the two levers that move your total the most. Let’s look at each piece.
What You Are Actually Paying For
1. Flights — the biggest swing in your budget
Flights are the single biggest cost in any Andaman trip. They are also the one you control the most, just by timing. There is only one airport — Veer Savarkar International in Port Blair — and every mainland traveller flies in.
Return fares in 2026 usually run:
- Chennai / Kolkata: ₹9,000 – ₹15,000 per person (shortest routes, cheapest)
- Bengaluru / Hyderabad: ₹12,000 – ₹20,000
- Delhi / Mumbai: ₹16,000 – ₹28,000, and higher in busy weeks
Book 30 to 45 days early, and you often save ₹4,000 to ₹6,000 a head over a last-minute fare. If your dates are flexible, a mid-week flight is almost always cheaper than a Friday or Saturday. This one choice alone can change a couple’s total by ₹15,000 or more.
2. Hotels — where comfort meets budget
Hotels are your second-biggest cost, and the range is wide. For a 5-day trip, you usually split your nights between Port Blair and Havelock, and sometimes add Neil.
Per night, for a double room:
- Budget stays: ₹1,800 – ₹3,000
- Mid-range hotels and resorts: ₹3,500 – ₹6,500
- Premium beach resorts: ₹8,000 – ₹20,000+
Over four nights, that is anywhere from ₹7,000 to ₹80,000 just for the room. Havelock’s beachfront resorts sit at the top. Port Blair’s city hotels are much easier on the wallet. My honest advice: spend a little more on your Havelock nights, where you will actually be relaxing, and keep Port Blair simple.
3. Ferries — small cost, big importance
Getting between islands means ferries, and there are two kinds. Private air-conditioned cruises (Makruzz, Green Ocean, Nautika) cost ₹1,000 to ₹1,600 per person, per trip. Government ferries are cheaper at ₹400 to ₹600, but they fill up fast and run on tighter timings.
For a Port Blair – Havelock – Neil – Port Blair loop, plan for about ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 per person on private ferries for the whole trip. It is a small line item. But it is the one most worth booking early — in peak season, private cruises sell out two to three weeks ahead.
4. Sightseeing, permits, and entry fees
Here is some good news for your budget: the Andamans are cheap once you are there. Entry tickets are small. The Cellular Jail is around ₹50. The evening Light and Sound show is ₹100 to ₹300. Most beaches are free. Ross Island, North Bay, and Baratang involve short boat rides and small permits, each just a few hundred rupees.
Across a full 5-day trip, sightseeing and permits rarely cross ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 per person. Indian travellers do not need a special permit for the main tourist islands, which keeps this simple.
5. Water activities — the “optional” spend that rarely stays optional
This is the part that surprises people. You arrive, you see that water, and suddenly scuba is not optional any more. Typical 2026 rates:
- Scuba diving (Discover Scuba): ₹3,500 – ₹5,000
- Sea walking: ₹3,000 – ₹4,000
- Snorkelling at Elephant Beach: ₹500 – ₹1,000
- Jet ski, banana boat, glass-bottom boat: ₹500 – ₹1,500 each
Most couples end up spending ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 per person here. It is worth building into your budget from the start, not treating it as a “maybe.” Booking ahead is cheaper too, and it saves you a slot that walk-ups often miss.
6. Food and local transport
Meals are easy on the pocket. A simple thali is ₹150 to ₹300. A mid-range dinner is ₹500 to ₹800 a head. Beachside seafood costs a little more. Many hotels include breakfast, which trims this further. Add local taxis, autos, and maybe a scooter on Havelock.
Realistic daily spend on food and travel: ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 per person. That is ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 across five days.
Your Full 5-Day Budget, Added Up
Here is how those pieces come together, per person, for a 4-night, 5-day trip — the numbers behind the table at the top:
| Cost | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return flight | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹22,000 |
| Hotels (4 nights) | ₹4,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹22,000 |
| Ferries | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Sightseeing & permits | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| Water activities | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹12,000 |
| Food & local transport | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Per person total | ~₹26,500 | ~₹44,000 | ~₹73,500 |
Treat these as planning anchors, not fixed quotes. Your real total will move with your city, your dates, and how much of the “optional” fun you say yes to. But if you have been wondering whether ₹35,000 a head is enough for a comfortable trip — yes, it is, for most couples.
The Hidden Costs People Forget
The gap between what people plan and what they actually spend usually hides in these small items:
- Airport-to-hotel transfers. A private cab can be ₹500 to ₹1,200. Easy to forget, easy to overpay for on arrival.
- GST on hotels and activities. Often quoted separately. Always ask if a price includes it.
- Peak-season rates. December and New Year weeks cost more than the shoulder months.
- Camera and activity fees at some viewpoints and dive centres.
- A weather buffer. A rough-sea day can move ferries and add an extra night. A small cushion saves stress.
None of these are huge alone. But together they can add ₹5,000 to ₹8,000 to a couple’s trip if you did not plan for them.
How to Bring Your Trip Cost Down
Spending less does not mean enjoying less. The travellers who get the best value tend to do the same few things:
- Fly via Chennai or Kolkata. Shorter routes mean cheaper fares, often ₹5,000+ saved per person.
- Travel in the shoulder months. October, February, and March give you near-peak weather at lower prices than the December rush.
- Book 30 to 45 days ahead for flights and ferries. This is the single most effective saving.
- Mix your hotel types. A simple Port Blair stay plus one nicer Havelock resort gives you comfort where it matters, without paying premium every night.
- Book things together. Arranging flights, ferries, hotels, and activities as one plan — instead of buying each at retail rates — usually gives better prices and removes the risk of a missed connection.
Doing It Yourself vs Booking It Together
A fair question: if you book everything yourself, do you save money? Sometimes — but less often than people expect.
Booking on your own gives you full control, and for a slow, flexible trip it can work well. The catch is that retail rates on hotels, private ferries, and activities are usually higher than the rates a local operator already holds. And one missed ferry can cost you a night’s hotel and a rebooked flight — wiping out any savings in a moment.
Once you add up the true Andaman tour package cost and compare it with retail rates, a well-planned trip often lands within a few thousand rupees of a careful do-it-yourself total — while removing the coordination risk that causes the expensive surprises. For most first-time visitors, that trade is worth it: a similar price, far less stress, and someone on the ground when the sea misbehaves. Repeat travellers who know the islands well can sometimes save a little by going fully on their own.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 5-day Andaman trip cost for a couple?
Realistically, ₹60,000 to ₹84,000 for a comfortable mid-range trip with flights, hotels, ferries, sightseeing, and some water activities. Budget couples can do it from around ₹44,000. Premium trips run past ₹1,00,000.
Is 5 days enough for the Andamans?
Yes. Four nights lets you cover Port Blair, Havelock, and a day on Neil comfortably. It is the most popular length for a first visit, and a good balance of cost and experience.
What is the cheapest way to visit the Andamans?
Fly from Chennai or Kolkata, travel in the shoulder months, use a mix of budget hotels and government ferries, and book 30 to 45 days ahead. A lean but happy trip is very doable around ₹22,000 to ₹26,000 per person.
Are flights included in these estimates?
Yes — the at-a-glance table and the full breakdown both include return flights. Local quotes usually leave out airfare, so always check whether flights are counted when you compare prices.
When is the Andaman trip cost highest?
Mid-December to early January is the priciest window, with higher flight fares and peak hotel rates. October–November and February–March give similar weather at better value.
Do Indian travellers need a permit?
Not for the main tourist islands — Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil. A few areas like Baratang need small local permits arranged on the spot, which are already counted in the sightseeing figures above.
Plan Your Trip with Real Numbers
The best way to budget an Andaman holiday is to start from the six costs above and adjust for your city, your dates, and your travel style. Do that, and you will walk in with a number you can trust — no vague guesses, no nasty surprises after you land.
If you would like an exact figure for your dates, get a customised 5-day Andaman trip plan with every cost listed upfront — flight guidance included — so you know just what you are paying before you commit.
About the Author
Fawziya is a Port Blair–based Andaman travel expert with more than 10 years of experience planning island holidays across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. As a senior trip planner at Andaman TravelCare — a government-licensed, AATO-member tour operator based in Port Blair since 2014 — she has helped hundreds of couples, families, and groups budget and book trips that fit both their plans and their pockets.
📍 Andaman TravelCare, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands – 744101
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Published: July 2026 · Last Updated: July 2026
