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Chennai International Airport

Chennai, India
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South India's primary international gateway on the Bay of Bengal.

Opened
1954
Location
Chennai, India
Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA, ICAO: VOMM) is the main commercial airport serving Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the busiest airports in India by passenger traffic and serves as a key hub for both domestic and international travel in southern India. Operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the airport handles tens of millions of passengers annually. It features separate domestic and international terminals, and a significant new integrated terminal has been under development to consolidate and expand capacity. The airport plays a vital economic role for the region, supporting Chennai's industries including automotive manufacturing, IT services, and trade. It connects the city to major destinations across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.
Terminals
The airport operates separate domestic (Terminal 1) and international (Terminal 4) terminals, with an expanded integrated terminal under construction to increase overall capacity.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to the city via the Chennai Metro Rail (Airport station on the Blue Line), suburban rail, taxis, and bus services operated by MTC.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at MAA include Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and international airlines such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, and Sri Lankan Airlines.
Notable facts
  • ›Chennai Airport is the fourth busiest airport in India by passenger traffic.
  • ›It served as a relief hub during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and other regional disasters.
  • ›The airport is located approximately 16 km southwest of Chennai city centre in Tirusulam.
  • ›A new greenfield airport at Parandur has been proposed to supplement capacity in the future.
  • ›The airport has handled over 20 million passengers in peak pre-pandemic years.
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Getting there · 18 km to city
TaxiAuthorized taxi services available at the airport.INR 400-600
Ride-SharingServices like Uber and Ola operate from the airport.INR 300-500
Airport Shuttle BusFrequent shuttle services to various locations within Chennai.INR 100
Public BusLocal buses connect to major city routes.INR 20-50
Hotels near MAA
Taj Connemara · 20 kmRadisson Blu Hotel · 10 kmThe Westin Chennai Velachery · 12 kmNovotel Chennai OMR · 15 kmHotel Saravana Bhavan · 15 km
Traveler tips
  • • Arrive at least 3 hours before international flights to allow for check-in and security.
  • • Familiarize yourself with customs regulations and prohibited items before traveling.
  • • Select accommodations close to the airport for convenient access if you have early flights.

Last verified 2026-09-02 · IndianAirports.com, powered by TravelerPulse.

Route map (40 destinations)

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Routes

MAA → COK6E · 320
MAA → AMD6E · 320
MAA → BLR6E · 320
MAA → CCU6E · 320
MAA → COK9W · AT7 73H
MAA → DEL9W · 738
MAA → IXZ9W · 73H
MAA → BLR9W · AT7 739 738 73H
MAA → CJB6E · 320
MAA → DEL6E · 320
MAA → HYD6E · 320
MAA → PNQ6E · 320
MAA → SIN6E · 320
MAA → AUH9W · 73H
MAA → CJB9W · AT7
MAA → KUL9W · 738
MAA → TRZ9W · AT7
MAA → BOM6E · 320
MAA → DXB6E · 320
MAA → TRV6E · 320
MAA → VTZ6E · 320
MAA → BOM9W · 738 73H
MAA → GOI9W · 738
MAA → HYD9W · 738
MAA → IXM9W · AT7
MAA → SIN9W · 73H
MAA → LHRAA · 777
MAA → SINAI · 332
MAA → GOIAI · 320
MAA → HYDAI · 320
MAA → IXMAI · 319
MAA → IXZAI · 321
MAA → MCTAI · 319
MAA → MRUAI · 332
MAA → TRVAI · 320
MAA → KULAK · 320
MAA → BLRAI · 320
MAA → BOMAI · 319 332 320
MAA → CCUAI · 319
MAA → CMBAI · 321
MAA → SHJAI · 321
MAA → COKAI · 319
MAA → DELAI · 321 320 332 319
MAA → FRAAI · 343
MAA → LHRBA · 777
MAA → HKGCX · 333
MAA → DXBEK · 332 77W 772 773
MAA → AUHEY · 321 320
MAA → DMKFD · 320
MAA → BAHGF · 321
MAA → BOMG8 · 320
MAA → IXZG8 · 320
MAA → SINGA · 73H
MAA → SHJG9 · 320
MAA → PNQG8 · 320
MAA → KULIX · 738
MAA → TRVIX · 738
MAA → TRZIX · 738
MAA → BOMIX · 738
MAA → FRALH · 343
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Chennai International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Chennai International Airport is an international airport serving the city of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in Tirusulam in Chengalpattu district, in the Greater Chennai Metropolitan Area around 21 km (13 mi) southwest of the city centre. The first air service was operated in 1915 and the airport was commissioned in 1930. The airport serves as the southern regional headquarters of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for South India comprising the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry.

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