Chennai International Airport

Chennai International Airport is about 21 km (13 miles) southwest of the city center, at Meenambakkam on GST Road. The Chennai Metro Blue Line runs from the airport station north through Guindy into the city, and taxis, app cabs and pre-booked cars cover the trip by road, which takes longer at rush hour.

Chennai airport has three terminals in use. Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 handle domestic flights, and Terminal 2, the new integrated terminal, handles all international flights. The old international Terminal 3 was demolished to extend Terminal 2. The terminals stand side by side along one frontage, with the multilevel parking garage in front.

All international flights use Terminal 2, the new integrated terminal that replaced the older international buildings. Passengers arriving from abroad clear immigration and customs in Terminal 2. Domestic flights use Terminal 1 or Terminal 4, so if you are connecting to a flight within India, check your boarding pass for the terminal.

IndiGo's domestic jet flights use Terminal 1, and all IndiGo arrivals, including its ATR turboprops, come into Terminal 1. Since June 2025, IndiGo's ATR departures with flight numbers 7000 to 7999 leave from Terminal 4. IndiGo's international flights use Terminal 2. Check the terminal and aircraft type on your booking before you travel.

Yes. Chennai International Airport Metro station, beside the terminals, is the southern end of the Blue Line, which runs north through Guindy and the city center. It is the quickest way into the city by rail and avoids road traffic, though you carry your own bags to the platform and back at the other end.

Yes. Tirusulam station on the Chennai suburban railway is next to the airport and joined to the Metro station. Suburban trains run often, but they are crowded at peak hours and have little room for large suitcases, so most travelers with luggage take the Metro, a taxi or a pre-booked car instead.

Yellow-board taxis and other pickups load at the pick-up plaza outside Terminal 1, opened in September 2026, with lit signs from Terminal 4 to the multilevel parking garage. Guidance staff at key points direct arriving passengers there. App-based cabs use the signposted pickup areas, so check the zone your app gives you before you walk out.

No. As at other Indian airports, only passengers with a ticket for a flight that day may enter the terminal buildings. Family, friends and pre-booked drivers wait outside the arrivals exit of your terminal, usually holding a name sign. Agree on which terminal you arrive at, Terminal 2 for international or Terminal 1 for domestic flights.

Most foreign visitors need an Indian visa or an e-Visa approved before departure, and a passport valid for the length of their stay. Since 1 April 2026 all foreign nationals, including OCI cardholders, must also file the e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before landing and show its QR code at immigration in Terminal 2.

Yes. Travel Club runs lounges in every terminal, all open 24 hours: one in international Terminal 2 after passport control, two in Terminal 1 near Gates 1 and 5, and one in Terminal 4 opposite Gate 17. Entry is with eligible premium tickets, memberships such as Priority Pass, eligible cards, or a paid pass.

The six-level parking garage in front of the terminals has room for 2,237 cars and opened in 2022. It serves all three terminals, and battery-operated vehicles run between the garage and the terminals for passengers who need help with the distance. Check the airport's signs for the entry used for pickups.

Yes. The Aerohub, just in front of the terminals, has a transit hotel with 59 rooms, along with shops, restaurants and a cinema multiplex. It suits travelers with a long layover or a very early departure who want to stay within walking distance of the terminals rather than head into the city.

Chennai is on India Standard Time, UTC+5:30, all year. India does not use daylight saving time, so the time difference with Europe and North America changes when those regions switch their clocks. Flight times on your ticket and booking are always shown in local time at each airport.

Ofrecemos transporte privado desde cualquier aeropuerto hasta cualquier hotel al mejor precio, y contamos con licencia y cobertura de responsabilidad total.

Airport Transportation ofrece únicamente transporte privado: en vans, SUV de lujo o minibuses.

Los precios de nuestro sitio web son por vehículo, no por persona, según un rango de pasajeros.

Las vans normales llevan hasta 9 pasajeros, los minibuses hasta 16 y los SUV de lujo hasta 6 pasajeros.

Sal por completo del aeropuerto. Verás a representantes con carteles: busca el logotipo de Airport Transportation o tu nombre.

Habitualmente Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe y Chevrolet Suburban.

Sí: contamos con un seguro de responsabilidad total para todos los pasajeros mientras usan nuestros servicios.

Las sillas para bebé se proporcionan con aviso previo, sujetas a disponibilidad, con un máximo de una silla por vehículo.

Puedes reservar con cualquier antelación; sugerimos entre una semana y un día antes. También hay reservas para el mismo día.

PayPal es nuestro método de pago principal; también hay una opción de pago en efectivo al reservar por nuestro sitio web. Las tarjetas de crédito se aceptan a través de PayPal.

Sí: para tu comodidad, todas nuestras unidades cuentan con aire acondicionado.

Durante la reserva te pedimos tu aerolínea y número de vuelo para poder rastrear los retrasos y esperarte.

Sí, puedes añadir una parada adicional a tu servicio durante el proceso de reserva.

No: los precios se fijan por rango de pasajeros o por vehículo, no por edad.

Sí. Cancela sin coste hasta 24 horas antes de tu recogida y se te reembolsa el importe completo. Las cancelaciones con menos de 24 horas de antelación no son reembolsables.

Sí: aunque su inglés puede no ser de nivel nativo, los conductores tienen la capacidad de comunicarse con los pasajeros.

Las propinas no son obligatorias, pero sí muy recomendables; los conductores las ganan gracias a la calidad de su servicio.

Todos los precios están en USD. A través de PayPal puedes pagar en casi cualquier moneda; los pagos en efectivo se aceptan solo en USD.

Podemos transportar mascotas domésticas dentro de transportines que quepan en un vehículo normal.

Sí: hay espacio de sobra para una maleta y un equipaje de mano por persona.

Todo traslado privado incluye un conductor profesional con licencia; un vehículo asegurado y en buen estado; seguimiento del vuelo en tiempo real; servicio de recepción a la llegada; y servicio puerta a puerta sin cargos ocultos añadidos después de reservar. Tu precio fijo cubre la ruta completa hasta tu destino.