Quick choice
Under five days? Fly. You need the time on the islands, not the boat. Got a week and want the passage to be part of the trip? The ship is cheaper, more characterful, and lets you carry more luggage. Most travellers fly both ways.
01 — By air
Three airlines serve Agatti from the mainland.
Fare ranges below are typical economy round-trip prices, booking 3–6 weeks in advance.
Flights to Agatti
Round trip / person| From | Airline | Round-trip fare |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi → Agatti | Alliance Air (ATR) | ₹ 6,500 — 9,500 |
| Kochi → Agatti | IndiGo (ATR) | ₹ 8,500 — 12,000 |
| Bengaluru → Agatti | IndiGo (ATR) | ₹ 9,000 — 13,500 |
| Goa (MOPA) → Agatti | Fly91 (ATR) | ₹ 8,000 — 11,500 |
Agatti runway is short and weather-sensitive. Flights are sometimes diverted or delayed — build a buffer day on the return leg.
02 — By ship
Cheaper, slower, with more luggage allowance.
Passenger ships sail from Kochi to Kavaratti, Agatti, Kadmat and Minicoy. Schedules are weekly and class-based.
Ship fares from Kochi
One way / person| Class | What you get | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond | 2-berth A/C cabin, attached bath | ₹ 8,000 — 10,000 |
| Gold | 4-berth A/C cabin | ₹ 6,000 — 7,500 |
| Silver | 2-berth cabin, non-A/C | ₹ 4,500 — 5,500 |
| Bunk | Reclining seat in the open deck | ₹ 2,500 — 3,500 |
Voyage is roughly 14–20 hours depending on the destination island and weather. Food is paid on board.
03 — Onward transfers
From Agatti to wherever you’re sleeping.
- Agatti ↔ Bangaram: private speedboat, around 25 minutes
- Agatti ↔ Thinnakara: speedboat, around 20 minutes
- Agatti ↔ Kadmat: helicopter hopper (weather-dependent) or boat
- Agatti to other inhabited islands: via inter-island ferry, schedules vary