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MAA Chennai International Airport

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Chennai International Airport (MAA) serves Chennai, about 16 km southwest of Chennai. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMAA
ICAOVOMM
ServesChennai
From centre16 km
Non-stop40
Airlines32
TimezoneAsia/Calcutta
Elevation16 m

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The airport in numbers

Chennai International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Chennai International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.7M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 2.1M in 2019.

Passengers / year
1.7M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
2.1M
in 2019
Elevation
16 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Airports Authority of India
Passengers per year, 2010–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Chennai International Airport to Chennai

The airport is about 16 km southwest of Chennai, about 34 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone. Estimated fare to the centre: ₹316–₹502.

Tipping: Round up; ~10% appreciated.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~24 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~34 min₹316–₹502
Private transfer~34 minfixed upfront
Car rental~34 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Chennai International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₹316–₹502 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Madras ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Chennai International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 40 destinations, operated by 32 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Spicejet · Air India Limited · IndiGo Airlines · Jet Airways · Air Sahara · Air India Express · Saudi Arabian Airlines · Go Air · SriLankan Airlines · Air Austral

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Chennai International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Chennai International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Madras shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Chennai International Airport to the centre of Chennai?
Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi. The airport is about 16 km southwest of Chennai, about 34 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Chennai International Airport to Chennai?
Roughly ₹316–₹502 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Chennai International Airport?
Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone.
What's the cheapest way from Chennai International Airport to Chennai?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi.
Can I get from Chennai International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Delhi: the Airport Express Metro to the centre (~20 min). Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad: metro/AC bus. Small airports: a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Chennai International Airport?
About 40 destinations, including Mumbai, Singapore, Port Blair, Delhi. 32 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Chennai International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Chennai International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Chennai International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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