Seaplane and helicopter

Seaplane timeline

• 2019UDAN 4.0 put water aerodromes at Minicoy and Kavaratti up for bidding.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · PIB
• 22 Aug 2024Seaplane operating rules were announced, and the minister said Lakshadweep would get services “soon”.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · PIB
• 21 Aug 2025A Kochi–Lakshadweep seaplane was announced for the following month. It did not start.! Not yet verified
• 10 Feb 2026Parliament was told seaplane services are planned for inter-island travel.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · PIB
• 27 Apr 2026SkyHop Aviation received its DGCA operator certificate.! Not yet verified
• 10–13 May 2026Trial flights flew from Kochi to Agatti, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Kadmat and Kiltan.! Not yet verified
• 22–27 Jun 2026The aircraft was damaged at its Kavaratti mooring and sent to Kochi for repairs.! Not yet verified
• Jul 2026A launch was announced for 18–19 July. We found no report that it happened.! Not yet verified
• 22 Aug 2026The Civil Aviation Minister said the seaplane would start again “very soon, if things align properly”.! Not yet verified

Fares

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Helicopter

Three government helicopters serve medical evacuations, official duty and search & rescue first.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · UT Port, Shipping & Aviation

In the monsoon, a helicopter links Kavaratti and Agatti for flight passengers, subject to availability.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · UT Port, Shipping & Aviation

Bangaram is reached from Agatti by boat or helicopter.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · lakshadweep.gov.in

We found no public booking channel or current helicopter fare for tourists.