Cyclone Murasu: List of flights cancelled to and from Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada

Cyclone Murasu intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm over parts of the Bay of Bengal, prompting flight cancellations on November 2, 2026. The disruptions affected services to and from Chennai, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam.

Chennai International Airport reported multiple cancellations, with eleven flights affected to and from the city. IndiGo also indicated that operations to and from Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, and Tirupati were impacted.

The affected departures from Chennai included flights to Rajahm­­­undry, Vijayawada, Kadapa, and Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), with scheduled times ranging from 14:35 to 17:40. On the arrivals side, Vijayawada, Kadapa, Rajahmundry, and Trichy to Chennai were disrupted, with arrivals listed up to 23:15.

Flight cancellations in Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam extended to several routes, including connections to Chennai, Bengaluru, Tirupati, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Kurnool, as well as direct services within the Visakhapatnam corridor. Specific flight numbers and routes were published in airline advisories and social posts.

Travel advisories urged passengers to verify status with airlines and contact their carriers for assistance, noting that IndiGo was coordinating with authorities and prioritizing safety. Chennai Airport reiterated contacting airlines for information and support.

Officials indicated Cyclone Murasu was expected to make landfall along the South Andhra Pradesh coast with wind speeds reaching 100-110 km/h and gusts up to 120 km/h, reinforcing the weather precautions that led to the cancellations. The situation remained under monitoring by authorities and carriers.