Key hubs
Diglipur airport and railway station
- Airport
- None in Diglipur. The nearest scheduled airport is Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair (IXZ), about 290 km away by road; helicopter seats are limited and not a plan to rely on
- Railway station
- None. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have no railway
- Getting around
- Local buses, shared jeeps and taxis run between Diglipur, Aerial Bay jetty and Kalipur; hiring a car with a driver is the most comfortable option
How to reach Diglipur by air
There is no commercial airport in Diglipur; the nearest scheduled airport is Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair (IXZ), about 290 km away by road. A helipad exists, but helicopter seats are limited and sometimes reserved for emergencies, so confirm locally.
How to reach Diglipur by train
There is no railway in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, so no station serves Diglipur. The nearest mainland railheads are on the east coast, reached by flight or ship to Port Blair.
How to reach Diglipur by road
The Andaman Trunk Road links Port Blair and Diglipur, about 290 km and up to 12 hours by bus or car, passing through a tribal reserve and several creek crossings. Daily buses also connect Diglipur with Mayabunder and Rangat; book a day ahead.
Getting around Diglipur
Local buses run between Diglipur town, Aerial Bay jetty and Kalipur, roughly every half hour, with shared jeeps and taxis too. Hiring a car and driver is the most comfortable option, and scooters can be rented in town.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Diglipur
- Treat the journey as the main strain. The road from Port Blair can take most of a day, and ferries are long and occasionally altered, so break the trip with a rest day if you can.
- Boat transfers to the islands involve stepping onto and off small wooden boats; accept a hand and ask for a lifejacket.
- Carry water, sun protection and insect repellent. Sandflies are common at dusk on the beaches.
- Carry all essential medicines, because the nearest large hospital is a long way off, and keep cash handy because card and UPI acceptance can be patchy.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.