ANA extends Narita–Chennai flight suspension through March 2027

All Nippon Airways has extended the suspension of flights NH825 and NH826 between Narita and Chennai through March 27, 2027, prolonging a halt that began in 2026. The move reduces direct Japan–Chennai air connectivity and may weigh on inbound travel flows.

— Source published Fri, 21 Aug, 2026, 18:07 IST · First seen Fri, 21 Aug, 2026, 18:13 IST · Source BL · Consumer & Economy

What happened

All Nippon Airways (ANA) · ANA extended the suspension of its Narita-Chennai flights through March 27, 2027, following an earlier March-October 2026 halt.

Key facts

NH825
NH826
March 29, 2026
October 24, 2026
March 27, 2027
FY2026

Why this matters

Travel, retail, and hospitality groups should pursue partnerships and demand-generation channels beyond direct Japan–Chennai connectivity while the route remains suspended.