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Why is Chennai airport closed?

Why is Chennai airport closed?

The Chennai airport has suspended domestic, international and cargo operations from 7 p.m. on Wednesday till 7 a.m. on Thursday in the wake of Cyclone Nivar. Though precautionary measures were taken, they had deemed it essential to close the airport after an elaborate meeting.

Is Chennai International Airport closed?

Due to heavy rain and adverse weather conditions, Chennai International Airport (MAA) has been temporarily closed and all operations are on hold. Gulf Air’s flights to and from Chennai will resume operation from GF068/069 07th Dec(GMT).

Are flights from Chennai operating?

Yes, direct flights are available from Chennai, but it depends on your destination city.

Are visitors allowed in Chennai airport?

International Arrivals: All international travellers will have to submit self-declaration (SDF) for Covid on the online Air Suvidha portal before the scheduled travel. At the time of boarding the flight, only asymptomatic travellers will be allowed to board after the thermal screening.

Why is Chennai airport called Maa?

The domestic and the international terminals are named after former chief ministers of Tamil Nadu K. Kamaraj and C. N. Annadurai, respectively.

Is international flights running in Chennai?

International flights to select cities started in June 2020. The Government of India has suspended international flights till 30 September 2021.

Is international flights are running in Chennai?

Chennai International Airport is now returning to international operations after a break of four months since the lockdown in India. Flights from Chennai will be taking off for locations in the UAE, notably, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.

Which airlines are flying to Chennai now?

Emirates flights Air France flights United flights
British Airways flights Cathay Pacific flights Saudia flights
Lufthansa flights Delta flights Kuwait Airways flights
Jet Airways flights Qatar Airways flights Scoot flights
Air India flights Etihad Airways flights AirAsia flights

Which is the first airport in Tamilnadu?

Chennai International Airport
Which airport is the first one in Tamil Nadu? Chennai International Airport is the first airport established in Tamil Nadu. The airport is sprawling across a land area of 1323 acres and houses three terminals. In the fiscal year 2018-19, the airport handled over 22.5 million passengers with over 570 air flights.

Is the Chennai airport open for international flights?

Chennai International Airport reopens for international flights Chennai International Airport is now returning to international operations after a break of four months since the lockdown in India.

What was found in package at Chennai Airport?

Customs officials at Chennai airport found 107 live spiders in a postal parcel that arrived from Poland at the Foreign Post Office. Over 15 kg of heroin worth Rs 100 crore was seized at the airport in Chennai on Friday and two Tanzanian nationals were arrested in this connection, said a top Customs official.

How big is the traffic at Chennai Airport?

An airport source said that Chennai airport is expected to get saturated by 2024 as per the traffic growth forecasts. Currently, the existing airport has the capacity to handle traffic of 15 million. However, in the last fiscal year 2019, it touched 22 million.

Are there any safety precautions at Chennai Airport?

The Chennai International Airport has made arrangements for safety protocols such as isolation rooms, disinfection of luggage, and more. Of course, social distancing will be a priority for both domestic and international travellers.