Chennai is the capital city of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu and is an important metropolis. It is a great contributor the information technology industry in India. With a population of about 4.3 million, it is the fourth most populous city in India. It is famous for its automobile industry and a major portion of India’s car manufacturing industry is centered on the city. During the British rule, it was one the presidencies set up by them. Tamil is the mother tongue of the people residing in this beautiful city. Being near the sea, the city has a pleasant tropical climate. It is also an important city for pursuing higher education with many reputed colleges present here.
Chennai International Airport
The Meenabakkam airport is the international airport serving Chennai. It is the third most important airport in the country and the second most important airport in terms of the volume of cargo handled. It serves over 12 million passengers a year. The airport has three terminals and will undergo a facelift in the near future.
Chennai Mumbai Flights
Chennai is connected to all major Indian as well as foreign destinations. Flights to many important destinations in India are available from Chennai airport. There are many major airlines that operate daily flights to Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune and many other cities from Chennai. Major airlines that operate their services from Chennai include Jet Airways, Kingfisher, Air Deccan, SpiceJet, Indigo, Go Air etc.