Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Chennai International Airportopens in a new tab was originally called Meenambakkam Airport. In 1985, the airport began serving domestic passengers, and in 1989, it began serving international passengers.
Chennai Airport
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Air India operations
Services and amenities
Meet and greet services
Retiring rooms
Prayer room
ATM
Porterage services
Wi-Fi facility
India Post
Lounge
Baggage wrapping stations
Wheelchair assistance
Childcare room and nursery
Duty-free store
Smoking lounge
Foreign exchange
Self-check-in kiosks and self-baggage drop
- There are self-check-in kiosks and self-baggage drop counters available at both the terminals. Five kiosks are available at the domestic terminal and two at the departure hall of the international terminal.
Transfer desks
- There is a transit desk available.
Connectivity between the airport and city
- Train
- Metro train
- Bus
- Prepaid taxis
- Car rental
Taxi pick-up area
- The prepaid taxi booths are available in the arrival hall of the terminals. The pick-up area is located in the ground transportation area of the airport.
- Ola and Uber cabs can be booked either through the app or using the booking kiosks situated in the arrival hall.
- You can find more about the different cab services and their locations hereopens in a new tab.
Inter-terminal connectivity
- The two terminals are connected by a link building which has a flyover travelator.
- Golf cart services are also available to travel between terminals. The frequency of the golf carts is every 10 minutes.
Minimum layover time
- One hour
Airport hotels
- There are no hotels available inside the terminals, but the nearest hotel is 0.5 km from the airport.
- There is a sleeping pod facility available at the airport. Passengers can refer to the websiteopens in a new tab for bookings and more information.
Resolution desk for baggage issues
Baggage service desks are available in both terminal 2 and terminal 4.
Places to visit nearby
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Mahabalipuram
55.9 km
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Pondicherry
144.5 km
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Marina Beach
17.6 km
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Crocodile Park
41.4 km
Airport FAQs
Passengers at the domestic and international terminals can enjoy free Wi-Fi for 45 minutes.
To access this service, connect to the Wi-Fi and use your mobile number as the login ID.
Please note that:
- A valid Indian mobile number is required to use this service.
- After the initial 45 minutes, the Wi-Fi service will be chargeable.
Smoking is permitted in designated areas.
Smoking zones are located in the security hold area of both terminals.
Passengers at the Chennai International Airport can receive assistance clearing all airport formalities through meet and greet and paid porterage services. The services and their charges are as follows:
1. Clearing airport formalities like escort services, check-in, and immigration facilities.
Location: International Terminal (T2).
Charges: INR 500 per person.
2. Porterage services and assistance with baggage.
Location: International and domestic terminals.
Charges: INR 200 per person.
3. Arranging transport, including hotel, motel, and guest house booking.
Charges: INR 200 per person.
4. Arrange reservations and assist in purchasing tickets.
Charges: INR 200 per person.
