Explore Port Blair
Port Blair
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
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.
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.
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
Local transport
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 HQFerry tickets cluster walking distance.
Corbyn’s Cove vicinity
City beachesQuick swims before Cellular Jail tours.
Wandoor marine staging
Jolly Buoy tripsEarlier sleeps before boat permits.