Why is Chennai Airport called Maa?
Chennai Airport code is MAA. This three-letter airport code is derived from the airport’s former name Madras Airport Authority.
Is quarantine mandatory for interstate travel in Tamil Nadu?
Home quarantine All passengers have to undergo 3 days mandatory quarantine on arrival. Health screening Thermal screening will be done for all passengers Passenger obligation All passengers have to carry negative RT-PCR report taken within 48 hours before travel.
Where can I take Covid test in Chennai for international travel?
HLL Hindlabs conducts Covid 19 tests at Chennai Airport. Passengers arriving from ‘at-risk’ countries are requested to pre-book/pay for their tests prior boarding from respective countries.
Are there 2 airports in Chennai?
Spread over an area 1323 acres, Chennai International Airport consists of three terminals: the old terminal at Meenambakkam (Terminal 2) used for cargo and the two terminals at the passenger terminal complex at Tirusulam (Terminals 1 and 3) used for domestic and international passenger operations, respectively.
Who is owner of Goair?
Wadia Group
Sevakunj Investments & Trading Co. Pvt Ltd.
Go First/Parent organizations
Is Chennai airport bigger than Bangalore?
Although Chennai international airport receives more international passengers than Bengaluru in south India yet is placed at number four due to its lower capacity.
Is Epass required in Chennai airport?
As per the guidelines, international passengers traveling to Tamil Nadu must register on the state portal and apply for a TN e-pass. Having a TN e-pass is obligatory for you to exit Chennai International Airport or connect on a domestic flight within the state.
Can we travel inside Chennai?
The government has permitted travel within the city only with e-registration. The government has permitted travel within the city only with e-registration. There is no separate category for travel for banking purposes. You may have to wait till the lockdown is over.
Is Chennai international airport open?
Chennai International Airport is now returning to international operations after a break of four months since the lockdown in India. Chennai International Airport is now returning to international operations after a break of four months since the lockdown in India.
Is RT-PCR required in Chennai airport?
In view of the new Omicron variant, the Centre and state governments have issued fresh guidelines for international arrivals by which RT-PCR has been made mandatory for all passengers arriving from at–risk countries and random check of 2% of total flight passengers arriving from non-at-risk countries.
Is Chennai International Airport open?
Is IndiGo and GoAir same?
IndiGo operated by Interglobe Aviation uses ‘goindigo.in’ as its web address name while Wadiagroup’s GoAir uses ‘goair.in’. “Indigo airline is using ‘goindigo’ as domain name for its ticket-selling portal and also promoting it as their own trademark,” said one of people who spoke to ET on condition of anonymity.
Which is the domestic terminal in Chennai Airport?
Chennai airport Terminal 1,also called as kamaraj domestic terminal (KDT).It is a domestic terminal,in this terminal you can get all the domestic flights . Chennai airport terminal 3 ,also called as Anna international terminal (AIT).it is an international terminal ,in this terminal you can get all international arrival flights.
How many GPS satellites are there in Chennai Airport?
There will be a set of 3–4 GPS satellites, one geo-synchronous satellite, GPS receivers at end of the runways, a ground station and a VHF data broadcast system. When the pilot project starts, Chennai Airport will be the first airport in the country to have the facility.
Is free wifi available at Chennai Airport?
It is an international terminal , in this terminal you can get all the international arrival flights. Free wifi is available for 45 min at the chennai airport. An indian mobile phone number is required to receive a pin via SMS. once your time expires ,you have the option to purchase additional time
When was Chennai Airport first certified as an international airport?
On 23 September 1999, a centre for flowers, fruits and vegetables was commissioned at the cargo terminal. In 2001, Chennai Airport received ISO 9001-2000 certification, the first such international airport in India.