Chennai to Ratnagiri Flights

Belgaum Airport (IATA: IXG) is located about 12 km from Belgaum city. Belgaum Airport was set up in 1942 by the Royal Air Force and initiated operations in 1947. The airport is also known as Belagavi Airport. The airport is equipped with various facilities and amenities for travellers, such as airline lounges, free trolleys, first-aid, lost and found, baggage storage, special needs access, wheelchair assistance for those in need, and medical assistance. You can reach the airport by cab or bus. The airport operates domestic flights via carriers such as Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet and has a newly built 300-passenger capacity terminal.

Ratnagiri is a famous coastal city in Maharashtra, situated on the southwestern coast of India. Ratnagiri is a picturesque city surrounded by the Sahyadri mountain range (western ghats) and the Arabian sea and is situated on the banks of river Kajali. Ratnagiri was the capital city of the rulers of Bijapur. Ratnagiri is geographically spread over the Konkan region of Maharashtra. It is situated at a distance of 119 km from Sindhudurg, 179 km from Pune, and 325 km from Mumbai. The city receives an abundance of rainfall and the climate is normally hot and humid. Summers go up to 40∞C and winters are cold and dry with moderate cold weather. Ratnagiri comes with its unique Konkan style of cuisine. The must-eats are the Malvani mutton curry, Sol Kadi and rice, and the Konkani style fish curry. The city is the birthplace of the freedom fighter, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. The Ratnadurg Fort with a lighthouse built in the 1800s is the major attraction of the city. In Ratnagiri, you will find traces of Buddhism in the form of ancient monasteries dating from the 5th to the 13th centuries. Other major attractions of the city are Swayambhu Ganapati Temple, Jaigad Fort, Jaigad Lighthouse, Ganapatipule Beach, Kunkeshwar Beach, Velneshwar Shiva Temple, Tilak Ali Museum, Dhamapur Lake, Marine Aquarium and Museum, etc.

Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA) is located in the metropolitan of Chennai. Formerly known as Madras Airport, Chennai Airport is 14 km away from the city centre. Chennai Airport is the first airport initiated in India. It is the third busiest airport in the country taking care of international passengers and cargo, after Delhi and Mumbai airports. The airport serves both domestic and international passengers and has 3 terminals. The airport serves millions of travellers annually with its domestic terminal, called Kamaraj Terminal, and the international terminal, called Anna Terminal. The amenities at the airport are well-planned. The airport is well equipped with an information counter, security check lost and found, tourist and railway information, duty-free shops, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, baggage trolleys, VIP lounges, etc. Transport to and from the airport is easy. You can avail of prepaid taxis, buses, trains, metro, and car rentals from the airport premises to reach the city and vice versa.

Chennai is a major metropolitan on the Coromandel coast in the southern part of India. It is the capital city of Tamil Nadu. The city was earlier known as Madras, shortened for Madraspattnam, an old village in history. It was ruled by many south Indian kingdoms. Artefacts of Chalukya and Chola dynasties in government museums and centuries-old temples with Dravidian architecture speak for the rich cultural heritage of the land. Around 1639-40, the British East India Company found out about Madraspatnam and built a fort and a factory. In 1996, the State Government changed its name to Chennai. After Mumbai, New Delhi, and Kolkata, Chennai is the fourth major metropolitan of India. It acts as an important commercial, educational, and cultural centre. The city has evolved and has become a hub of information technology, manufacturing, education, and healthcare. The climate of the city is very hot and humid. Avoiding travel during summer and planning a winter tour is recommended. Whether you like visiting temples or relaxing at beaches, Chennai has much to offer. Some popular spots in Chennai are Marina Beach, St George Fort, Pulicat lake, St Maryís Church, Guindy national park and snake park, Ramkrishna Temple, Thousand Lights Mosque, and many more.