Yes. Port Blair is a Civil Enclave Operated by Indian Navy
The following ANS & Airport Charges levied for the Airlines
1. RNFC 2. TNLC 3. Parking 4. UDF
Yes for Scheduled Airlines
Rs.5/- per passenger (all inclusive) is payable if the airline pays the UDF to the airport operator within 15 days, and has no outstanding dues with the Airports Authority.
Airport Director
a) For general queries APD b) For specific Airlines – SPOC Concerned – First level escalation
c) For 2nd level escalation – Shri Chandra Shekhar Tewari, Jt GM (F), CB&PS, shekharaaiaai [dot] aero d) For Tariff related queries – Shri Rajesh Khanna, GM (F)-Tariff – rkhannaaai [dot] aero e) For IT related Issues – Shri Amit Mishra, SM (IT) – amitmishraaai [dot] aero
AERA has recently issued the Tariff Order for Port Blair vide Order No.13/2025-26 issued on 9th Sept 2025 for the period 1.4.25 – 31.03.2030, which can be downloaded from https://aera.gov.in/uploads/airports/17574835292322.pdf. AIC has been issued by DGCA on the same vide Order No.13/2025-26 Dt.12th September 2025.
Indian rupee is the currency used in Andaman. Always carry cash with you as ATMs are only available at Port Blair and Havelock islands. The facility for exchange of currency is only available in Port Blair. Credit cards are only acceptable in big hotels and resorts.
Yes. Andaman’s popularity as a tourist destination has spread all around the world. Tourism police and life guards are available at all major attractions in Andaman.
The tourists arriving at Port Blair will be tested for COVID-19 at Veer Savarkar airport using Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). The results will be given at the airport itself. The tourists will be charged as per rate fixed by Administration. (Presently Rs. 500/- per person).
If the tourist on arrival at airport tests positive, he/she will need to undergo institutional isolation as per existing health protocols. The cost of such isolation for govt. facility will be paid by the tourist as fixed by the administration from time to time. (Presently Rs. 1000/- for isolation at ITI Dollygunj COVID Ward).
Yes, Indian Rupee (INR) is the currency used in Andaman Islands. There are several ATMs and Bank branches on inhabited islands, so withdrawing cash is not a problem.
A flight from Kolkata/Chennai takes two hours, while the one from Delhi takes about five hours. Ships take as long as 50 hours (3-4 days roughly).
The Andaman Islands, like other parts of the Andaman Sea enjoy a tropical climate throughout the year. The average minimum temperature is around 23°C and it seldom goes much above 30°C.
The official languages of the island are Hindi and English. Bengali is the most common spoken language. You will also find people speaking other languages like Tamil and Malayalam.
Yes, there are many private agencies which offers two/four wheelers vehicles for rent to tourists.
Andaman attracts tourists round the year; therefore, one can visit Andaman at any time of the year. However, the climate is most pleasant from Oct. to Feb/Mar.
There is a no requirement of either passport or VISA for all Indian citizens while travelling to Andaman and Nicobar Island, whereas International Passenger need to show their Passport at Imigration Counter, Arrival Hall onces they disembrak at VSI Airport.
Chennai to Port Blair Distance is 1431 km while kolkata to Port Blair Distance is 3100 km by Ship.
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