Are Flights Cancelled Due to Cyclone Murasu? 20+ Cancellations at Chennai and Vijayawada; What Pune Flyers to the South Should Check
Cyclone Murasu has cancelled 20+ flights at Chennai and Andhra airports, mostly IndiGo. Pune Airport is not affected. What southbound flyers should check.
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Yes, Cyclone Murasu has led to more than 20 flight cancellations, but only at airports in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, not at Pune. Chennai Airport cancelled 11 IndiGo flights to and from Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Kadapa and Tiruchirappalli on Monday, 2 November, and about 10 IndiGo flights were cancelled at Vijayawada. If you are flying from Pune to Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam or any Andhra city in the next two days, check your flight status before you leave home.
Where is Cyclone Murasu and when will it make landfall?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) expected Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, near Ongole, between 11:30 pm on Monday, 2 November and 4 am on Tuesday, 3 November. Wind speeds of 100 to 110 km/h, gusting to 120 km/h, were forecast at landfall.
IMD has warned of extremely heavy rain over coastal Andhra Pradesh on Monday and Tuesday, heavy to very heavy rain in parts of Tamil Nadu, and heavy rain in south Odisha on Tuesday and Wednesday. Odisha has stepped up evacuations in vulnerable areas.
Which flights have been cancelled?
| Airport | What has happened (as of 2 Nov, night) |
|---|---|
| Chennai | 11 IndiGo flights cancelled (5 departures, 6 arrivals) on routes to Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Kadapa and Tiruchirappalli |
| Vijayawada | About 10 IndiGo flights cancelled; some Air India Express and IndiGo routes to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai disrupted |
| Rajahmundry | IndiGo flights affected, including 6E 7365 and 6E 7366 |
| Tirupati | IndiGo says operations are affected |
| Visakhapatnam | Flights running, but IndiGo warned of long waits on the ground and on board; some services to Hyderabad, Tirupati and Vijayawada hit |
| Pune | No cancellations reported due to the cyclone |
Chennai Airport posted its cancellation list at 9:04 am on 2 November and asked passengers with cancelled flights to contact their airline directly. IndiGo said it is informing affected passengers by SMS on the mobile number used for booking.
Rail travel is also hit. Around 32 train services were suspended in the cyclone zone on Monday, according to reports. If you have a long-distance train from Pune towards Chennai, Vijayawada or Visakhapatnam, check its running status on the NTES app or the Indian Railways enquiry number 139.
Is Pune affected?
Not directly. Pune is roughly 700 km from the landfall zone on the Andhra coast, and the storm’s heaviest rain is forecast for Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha. Your flight could still be affected if it is going to, or connecting through, an airport in the cyclone’s path, or if the aircraft operating your flight is coming from there.
For the full weather picture in the city, read our explainer on whether Pune gets cold in November and our earlier report on what IMD says about Murasu’s effect on Pune and Maharashtra.
What to do if your flight is cancelled
- Check the airline app or website, and the SMS on your booking number, before leaving for the airport.
- If the airline cancels the flight, you can choose a full refund or an alternative flight. Under DGCA rules, a refund for a cancelled flight should not carry cancellation charges.
- Refunds on cards are usually processed within seven working days; if you booked through a travel agent or portal, the refund goes through them.
- Weather is treated as an “extraordinary circumstance”, so airlines are not required to pay extra compensation, meals or hotels for cyclone cancellations. Many still offer free date changes; ask for one before you pay any change fee.
- Keep screenshots of the cancellation message in case you need to claim travel insurance.
This is a developing story. Flight schedules can change at short notice; always confirm with your airline before leaving for the airport. We will update this article as airlines and IMD issue new information.
Frequently asked questions
Are flights cancelled due to Cyclone Murasu?
Yes. More than 20 flights, mostly IndiGo, were cancelled on 2 November 2026 at Chennai, Vijayawada and other airports in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Are flights from Pune affected by Cyclone Murasu?
No cancellations at Pune Airport have been reported because of the cyclone. Flights from Pune to Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam or Andhra cities could see delays, so check status before you travel.
Where will Cyclone Murasu make landfall?
IMD expected landfall on the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, near Ongole, between 11:30 pm on 2 November and 4 am on 3 November 2026.
Will I get a refund if my flight is cancelled due to the cyclone?
Yes. If the airline cancels, you can take a full refund or an alternative flight. Airlines do not have to pay extra compensation for weather cancellations.
Are trains cancelled due to Cyclone Murasu?
Around 32 train services were suspended in the cyclone-hit region on 2 November. Check your train’s status on NTES or by calling 139.
