2026-03-01: Dozens of flights to and from Chennai International Airport (MAA) in Chennai city of Tamil Nadu State were cancelled on Sunday (1 March) and are expected to remain suspended until Monday morning (2 March, local time) due to regional airspace closures in the UAE amid escalating tensions following the US-Israel attack on Iran and the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader. Both domestic and international carriers, including Air India, IndiGo, Etihad, and Qatar Airways, suspended operations to Gulf destinations.
Further air traffic disruptions are possible. Passengers travelling via the affected airport are advised to contact their airline or tour operator about the current flight status in advance to their journey to the airport.
