The Andaman Islands lie in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, around 1,200 km east of mainland India — closer to Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia than to Chennai.
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram), the capital, is the only main entry point and the home port of Bite Me Charter. Every trip — day charter or expedition — starts here.
Flying is the quickest and easiest way to reach the islands. Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa Air operate regular flights to Port Blair from major Indian cities.
Flight times are approximate and schedules change seasonally. Book early for October – May, the peak fishing season.
Fly into Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru and connect on a domestic flight to Port Blair. Travellers from South-East Asia can connect via Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok to Chennai or Kolkata — check current routes when booking.
Government passenger ships sail to Port Blair from Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam. The voyage takes around 3 days (60 – 70 hours) and sailings are infrequent, so most anglers fly.
Tickets are sold through the Directorate of Shipping Services, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Schedules are irregular — confirm well before travelling.
In Port Blair, taxis, auto-rickshaws and rental scooters are easy to find. We arrange airport and hotel pickups for all our guests.
Airlines treat rod tubes as sports equipment. Check your airline's checked-baggage allowance (domestic economy is often 15 kg) and pre-book extra baggage online — it is cheaper than paying at the airport. All tackle is provided by Bite Me Charter if you prefer to travel light.
Indian nationals need only a valid photo ID. Foreign nationals need a valid Indian visa (e-Visa accepted) and their passport on arrival. Some restricted islands require additional permits — we handle all fishing-related permissions. See our Travel Requirements page for details.
ATMs and card payments are widely available in Port Blair. Carry some cash for remote islands, where ATMs are limited or unavailable.
Mobile coverage (Airtel, Jio, BSNL) works well in Port Blair. Coverage is limited or absent on remote islands and offshore fishing grounds.
