Visit Little Andaman from Port Blair, Havelock & Neil

Get Ferry, Boat, Helicopter Schedule, Ticket Price & Other Details for You Little Andaman Travelling

Little Andaman, a tranquil and solitary island in the southern region of the Great Andaman archipelago, is a captivating destination for insight voyagers. The fourth-largest island of the Andamans, nicknamed Kwate-tu-Kwage, rewards its fewer visitors with heart-throbbing attractions such as the black limestones at Kalapathar Beach, the rushy cascades of White Surf Waterfall, and the gentle tides by Hawwa and Butler Bay Beach. But the question is, how do you reach Little Andaman?

Well, there are several ways to travel, such as by ferry, private charter boats, and travelling via helicopter. In this post, you’ll get to know about these transport facilities—their schedules, prices, and everything in detail—so stay tuned!

Ferry for Little Andaman (Hut Bay Jetty)

The Port Blair to Little Andaman distance is 101 kilometres, and the primary way to reach the place is by sea. Regularly operated government ferries are the most affordable travel option for islanders and travellers to reach Little Andaman’s Hut Bay Jetty. These ferries connect travellers two to three times a week. Typically, the Port Blair to Little Andaman ferry departs during the day, while ferries return from Little Andaman to Port Blair during the night. Departures start from the Phoenix Bay Jetty in Port Blair; as of 2024, no other islands, such as Havelock Island or Neil Island’s jetties, provide transportation options to Little Andaman.

Depending on weather conditions and ferry type, you can choose a day or overnight ferry, taking around 6 to 8 hours to reach Hut Bay. Travellers are advised to keep a constant eye on ferry timings and prices and book their tickets in advance through the STARS e-ticketing portal to avoid ticket unavailability.

The below Port Blair to Little Andaman Govt. ferry timetable gives detailed information about the government ferries to Little Andaman (Hut Bay Jetty).

Ferry Name	Schedule	Ticket price	Source-Destination
MV Kalighat	7:00 AM – 3:00 PM / 4:00 PM	₹125-₹410 (Islanders) ₹680-₹2025 (Non-Islanders)	Port Blair-Little Andaman
MV Kalighat	8:00 PM – 6:00 AM	₹125-₹410 (Islanders) ₹680-₹2025 (Non-Islanders)	Little Andaman – Port Blair
Sindhu	8:00 AM – 3:00 PM	₹325-₹805 (Islanders) ₹1510-₹3955 (Non-Islanders)	Port Blair-Little Andaman

Charter Boat to Little Andaman

At this moment, no private ferry or charter boat is operating to Little Andaman from Port Blair, Havelock, or any other island. Travelers have limited options for private sea transport.

Port Blair to Little Andaman by Helicopter

The quickest way to reach Little Andaman from Port Blair is by helicopter, a service that takes just 35 minutes for a one-way trip and around 1.10 hours for a round trip. Although costlier with limited seating and restricted luggage, it serves as an essential means of transport for VIPs or locals needing medical emergency support. When managed efficiently, it becomes another quick option for visitors seeking scenic views and a faster journey. The Andaman and Nicobar Administration operate these helicopter services; thus, travelers should check helicopter schedules, fares, and timings from their website.

To book Port Blair to Hutbay helicopter tickets, travelers can visit the Civil Aviation Office one or two days before the journey date. Booking forms should be filled out and submitted to the respective district head or designated offices:

Deputy Resident Commissioner, A&D Bhavan, Salt Lake, Calcutta
Deputy Commissioner, Nicobar
Deputy Commissioner, North and Middle Andaman
Inter-Island helicopter terminal, Port Blair
Assistant Commissioner, Diglipur or Campbell Bay
Tahsildar, Hutbay
Deputy Commissioner, Mayabunder
Assistant Director, Shipping Services, Chennai

Route	Service Provider	Ticket price (one-way)	Schedule
Port Blair to Little Andaman	Pawan Hans	₹1350 (@90% subsidy for locals, medical cases, government officials, including their family members) ₹3350 (@75% subsidy for visitors, tourists, and on-duty government servants)	Departs every day; timings vary daily, usually between 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

How to Book Ferries on Our Platform

Currently, we do not provide any private ferry services between Port Blair, Havelock Island, and Neil Island to Little Andaman. Due to this, ferry tickets to these routes are unavailable on our website. Visitors planning a trip to Little Andaman should enquire about government ferries or helicopter services at DSS, the A&N Administration website, or private charter boat offices. Stay tuned for updates on private ferry services available on these routes.

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