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Distance to Chennai11.2km
Distance to Mahabalipuram40.8km
Most popular destinationAmritsar

About Chennai Airport

  • The airport connects the wider region, with passengers from nearby Ambattur and Avadi also relying on it for flights.

  • These are some of the top airlines at Chennai Airport to consider before you book:

  • Wrapping up your time in Chennai? Here are a few places you can travel to on a direct flight from Chennai Airport:

    • Mumbai

    • New Delhi

    • Bengaluru

    • Hyderabad

    • Madurai

  • January, February, and November are the busiest months for arrivals at Chennai International Airport. January and February bring dry, comfortable conditions that suit both tourists and business visitors, while November sees a seasonal uptick as the post-monsoon period draws visitors back to the Tamil Nadu coast.

  • July, August, and September are the quietest months for arrivals at Chennai International Airport. These months fall within the southwest monsoon season, when heavy rainfall and humid conditions across the region generally soften leisure demand and keep overall passenger volumes lower.

How to get from Chennai Airport to Chennai

  • Exit Chennai Airport arrivals and head for the city centre on the Chennai Suburban Railway. The ride to a major stop like Chennai Beach takes about 45 minutes.

  • Bus connections run between the airport and central Chennai. You can be at Broadway in about 1 hour by taking the MTC Airport Bus.

  • Book a rideshare service with Uber or Ola from Chennai Airport and head straight to your next stop.

  • If you need a taxi in Chennai, Fast Track are an option when you need a ride.

  • How long it takes to drive from Chennai Airport to Chennai will depend on traffic conditions, but it's usually around 30 minutes.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Chennai Airport from Chennai

  • Booked a Chennai Airport departure? Take the Chennai Suburban Railway from a central Chennai hub such as Chennai Beach. You'll be there in around 45 minutes.

  • Buses connect the city to the airport. The MTC Airport Bus departs from major stops like Broadway and takes roughly 1 hour.

  • It usually takes about 35 minutes to get from the centre of Chennai to the airport in a taxi.

  • The most popular way to reach Chennai Airport from the city is by auto-rickshaw, taxi, or app-based taxi services such as Ola or Uber, which offer door-to-door convenience. The Chennai MRTS (Mass Rapid Transit System) and city buses also connect various parts of Chennai to areas near the airport, making public transit a practical option for many.

Chennai Airport facilities

  • Chennai Airport operates across two terminals.

  • If your stomach is rumbling before your flight, take advantage of the cafes and coffee shops and fast food. You'll also find grab-and-go options and sit-down restaurants.

  • You can work in a quick shop stop before your flight. Explore the convenience stores, duty-free outlets, fashion and accessories, and souvenirs and gifts if you need a quick pre-flight purchase.

  • Want to travel a bit more comfortably? Airport lounges give you somewhere to have a meal, work, or kick back before your flight. These are the main types available at Chennai Airport:

    • Airport lounges

    • Business and first class lounges

    • Membership lounges

    • Paid lounges

  • Parking at Chennai Airport gives you several choices, including:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

Where to stay near Chennai Airport

  • Hotel Mars Classic works well when your flight to Chennai Airport arrives late or departs early. It's around 2 kilometres away and includes Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a ticket office.

  • Another option nearby is King's Court by Blessings Hospitality. Roughly 3 kilometres from the airport, amenities here include room service, a 24-hour front desk, and Wi-Fi.

  • Or keep things close, simple and comfy at Trident, Chennai. From the airport, it's about 3 kilometres away and offers security services, baby-sitting, a lift, and more.

Car rental options near Chennai Airport

Chennai Airport FAQs

Yes, IndiGo operates to and from both Chennai Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Air India operates to and from both Chennai Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Air India Express operates to and from both Chennai Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Europcar, Avis and Advantage - Rent A Car pick-up points in or near to Chennai Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Chennai Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Chennai Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Chennai Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Chennai Airport’s departure lounge.

Smart Homes Service Apartments by Stayz Royale - Porur Near Chennai Trade Center is the highest-rated hotel near Chennai Airport, just 2.6km away. Other great hotels nearby include Zingle Stay Airport Hotel (1.7km from the airport), and Hotel Southern Comfort (0.9km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Chennai Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Chennai Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Chennai Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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