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Airport information from Ranchi to Chennai
Departure
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Airport Rd, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834 002, INDIA.
Arrival
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
GST Road, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 027, INDIA.
Getting to Ranchi Airport
- Ranchi Airport is 7 kilometres from Ranchi.
- It has one terminal from where all domestic flights operate.
- Private and general taxi services as well as buses connect the city and the bus stand to the airport.
Travelling from Chennai Airport
- The Chennai Airport is 7 kilometres south of the city. It is very well connected to Chennai. Passengers can choose to hire a taxi, an app based cab service or an auto-rickshaw and head to the city via the GST Road. There is a train station right outside the airport from where a 30-minute train ride will take you to Egmore Station every half hour. Buses also leave at regular intervals for central Chennai.
Facilities at Ranchi and Chennai Airports
- There is one integrated terminal at Ranchi Airport. It has all basic facilities like free trolleys, baggage wrapping facilities, assistance for physically challenged and aged passengers, medical care facilities, shops, travel desks, escalators, aero bridges and lounges.
- Chennai Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country and is hooked up with multiple modern facilities and amenities for travelers. The domestic airport has two lounges, along with a business centre and a magazine centre. There is Wi-Fi and internet access, telecommunication centres with furnished with phones, fax machines and photocopying machines, business and conferencing, and shops including duty free stores. There are also other services like ATMs, banks, postal services, medical centres, smoking rooms, restrooms, baby care rooms, restaurants, cafes, bars and transit hotels.
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Tips on how to make the best of your flight journey from Ranchi to Chennai
There are no direct flights from Ranchi to Chennai. The average flight, with one stop, takes about 6 hours and 30 minutes to reach Chennai. Chennai has a lot of history which can be seen in the structures dotted around the city. Visit the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Chennai Central Railway Station, and get a taste of Bristish India at Fort St George. Snack on some local street food at Marina Beach or go for a dose of theme park fun at VGP Universal Kingdom. Read our article 7 places to visit in Chennai for ideas on how to spend your time in Chennai.
Weather in Chennai
Chennai is a coastal city in the tropics which makes it consistently hot and humid. Summer days from April to June average maximum temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius. Monsoon hits the city in June and carries on until September. The cooler months between November and February are the best time of the year to visit Chennai, with average highs of a pleasant 24 degrees.
Cost of Living in Chennai
App based cab services are the best way to get around Chennai. Taxi tariffs start at INR 12 per kilometer and a lunch meal for 1 in an inexpensive restaurant can cost around INR 100.
Modes of payment accepted in Chennai
All establishments accept Indian Rupees while most shops accept cards.
Must try dishes in Chennai
While in Chennai, you must try a 'meal' or an entire course served on a banana leaf. Down this with the quintessential filter coffee. When on Marina Beach, try some of that local street food – sundal is recommended. Head to a local restaurant for the idli-vada-dosa experience but don't forget to sample its famous seafood in the bargain. Nethili fry is a must try on the non-veg menu, and so is a dish called Checken65.
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Documents required to travel from Ranchi to Chennai
Passengers travelling from Ranchi to Chennai may carry any one of the following documents as proof of identity
- Valid passport
- Pan card
- Valid driving license
- Aadhaar card
- Election photo identification card
- In case of children, their school identification card or any other photo identification proof
- In case of infants, a valid birth certificate
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