Port Blair

About Port Blair

Port Blair is the Andaman capital — most people visit Cellular Jail, then take ferries to Havelock (Swaraj) or Neil for beaches and scuba/snorkelling. Seas can be rough in monsoon; ferry timings decide your whole plan. Good place to try seafood and island hopping.

Top Places to Visit in Port Blair

Popular attractions and places to visit in Port Blair

Best Time to Visit Port Blair

Plan your trip around the right season

Oct-MayBest Window

Why visit

Best window for Andamans - dry season seas stay calm for Cellular Jail visits, Ross Island, Neil Island, and Havelock ferry hops. Scuba diving and snorkeling at Radhanagar Beach are best in this period.

Keep in mind

December to February is peak season with the highest fares for flights and inter-island ferries. Book well ahead.

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Apr-May

Why visit

Shoulder season before monsoon - humidity is manageable, ferry timings are reliable, and rates are lower than peak.

Keep in mind

Humidity climbs from April. Schedule water activities in the morning.

Jun-Sep

Why visit

Very quiet with minimal tourists. Rainforest mood and budget stays.

Keep in mind

Rough southwest monsoon seas disrupt inter-island ferries and cancel most scuba and snorkeling trips. Not worth planning around water activities.

How to Reach Port Blair

Intercity connectivity and travel options

Veer Savarkar International Airport (Port Blair); mainland connections are flight- or ship-first—confirm sailing calendars.

Getting Around Port Blair

Local transport and practical tips

Getting Around

Auto-rickshaws, taxis, and limited ferries to nearby islands.

Quick Tip

Ship schedules slip monsoon weeks—keep two-day buffers for onward mainland flights.

Best Areas to Stay in Port Blair

Pick the right neighbourhood for your trip

Aberdeen Bazaar / Phoenix Bay

Island logistics HQ

Ferry tickets cluster walking distance.

Corbyn’s Cove vicinity

City beaches

Quick swims before Cellular Jail tours.

Wandoor marine staging

Jolly Buoy trips

Earlier sleeps before boat permits.