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Chennai International Airport (MAA)

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GST Road, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600027, India
+91 44-2256-0551

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Chennai International Airport houses 3 main passenger terminals. The new Terminal 1 handles domestic flights, while Terminals 3 and 4 handle international flights.

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Chennai International Airport visitor information

Chennai International Airport is the 4th-busiest airport in India by passenger numbers, serving around 20 million travelers annually. MAA is about a 30-minute drive in ideal road and traffic conditions from downtown Chennai, which is located 19 kilometers (12 miles) from the airport.

Chennai Airport terminals

MAA Airport has 3 main passenger terminals: a domestic terminal (Terminal 1) and 2 international terminals (Terminals 3 and 4), connected by a link building. A Chennai Airport lounge can be found in Terminal 4. You can plan your trip using the information below.

Chennai Airport domestic terminal

  • Air India
  • IndiGo
  • Jet
  • Kingfisher
  • SpiceJet

Chennai Airport international terminals

  • Air Arabia
  • AirAsia
  • Air Austral
  • Air India
  • Air India Express
  • Air Mauritius
  • British Airways
  • Emirates
  • Etihad
  • flydubai
  • Gulf
  • Hong Kong
  • Jet
  • Kuwait
  • Lufthansa
  • Malaysia
  • Maldivian
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudia
  • Scoot
  • SilkAir
  • Singapore
  • SriLankan
  • Thai AirAsia
  • THAI
  • Travel Club

Chennai Airport international flights can be boarded from Terminal 4 (international arrivals come to Terminal 3). MAA Airport offers nonstop flights to more than 20 international destinations.

Dining at Chennai Airport

More than 18 Chennai Airport food options, including cafes, dessert shops, fast-food chains, and restaurants with table service, are located throughout the airport. Travelers can find a variety of food at MAA Airport, including traditional Indian fare, pizza, cookies, coffee, tea, and baked goods.

Getting around MAA

Travelers can go between the Chennai Airport international terminals and the domestic terminal by using a traveling walkway through the link building that joins the terminals. Passengers can also use complimentary golf carts, which run every 10 to 20 minutes.

Things to do at Chennai Airport

Chennai Airport shops range from dessert shops to garment stores. Duty-free shops are also available at the airport.

Currency exchange at Chennai Airport

Chennai Airport currency exchange offices are located in the domestic and international terminals.

Hotels near Chennai Airport

Whether you have a layover or an overnight flight delay, or you need a place to stay for a visit near MAA Airport, there are more than 20 hotels and accommodations nearby.

Points of interest near Chennai Airport

  • Fort St. George
  • Guindy National Park
  • Marina Beach
  • Valluvar Kottam

Find more information about MAA Airport here.

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