Chennai is the first south Indian city to get direct Tokyo flights

All Nippon Airways, one of the largest airlines in Japan, has launched direct service between Chennai and Tokyo. With the new service, Chennai has become the first city in South India to have the flight connectivity to the Narita International Airport, Tokyo.

“All Nippon Airways is here!!! Chennai will be the third in India and the first city in the South to welcome direct flight from Japan,” Airport Authority of India said.

“The Chennai-Narita connect will operate thrice a week. Congrats @FlyANA_official,” AAI said in a tweet.