What is the IATA code for Chennai Airport?

The IATA code for Chennai Airport is MAA.

Which airlines fly from Chennai Airport?

Airlines at Chennai Airport include Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines.

Chennai Airport (MAA) in Chennai, India. Terminal info, airlines, transport to city, and flight search on FareEagle.

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Q: How to reach Chennai Airport from the city?

Metro/Rail: Chennai Metro Blue Line connects the airport to Chennai Central. Airport Metro Station is located within the airport. Frequency is every 10-20 minutes. Travel time to Chennai Central is approximately 35 minutes. The fare is approximately INR 50-60. Bus: Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) operates several routes, including 18A, 51J, 70A, and 91. Fares range from INR 10-30. Taxi/Cab: Ola and Uber are readily available. A pre-paid taxi counter is available inside the terminal. Approximate fare to Chennai city center is INR 400-600. Distance: 21 km from Chennai city center. Travel time is 40 minutes without traffic and 60-90 minutes during peak hours.

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ℹ️ About Chennai Airport

Chennai International Airport was established in 1930 and is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). In fiscal year 2023-24, the airport handled 22.5 million passengers.

Its IATA code is MAA. It is the fourth busiest airport in India and serves as a major gateway to South India.

Further expansion plans are underway to increase capacity.

🏢 Terminals

Chennai International Airport has four terminals: T1 (primarily for cargo), T2 (Anna Terminal, international), T3 (Kamaraj Terminal, domestic), and T4 (domestic). T2 handles international operations with a capacity of 3 million passengers per year.

T3 handles domestic operations with a capacity of 17 million passengers per year. The airport has a total of 54 gates.

The new integrated terminal (Phase 1) opened in 2023, adding 136,295 sq m and increasing the airport's capacity by 23 million passengers. Phase 2 is under construction.

🚗 How to Reach Chennai Airport

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Metro/Rail

Chennai Metro Blue Line connects the airport to Chennai Central. Airport Metro Station is located within the airport. Frequency is every 10-20 minutes. Travel time to Chennai Central is approximately 35 minutes. The fare is approximately INR 50-60.

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Bus

Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) operates several routes, including 18A, 51J, 70A, and 91. Fares range from INR 10-30.

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Taxi/Cab

Ola and Uber are readily available. A pre-paid taxi counter is available inside the terminal. Approximate fare to Chennai city center is INR 400-600.

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Distance

21 km from Chennai city center. Travel time is 40 minutes without traffic and 60-90 minutes during peak hours.

🛎️ Airport Facilities

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Lounges

Travel Club Lounge (domestic and international), Maharaja Lounge, and Clipper Lounge. Access is available via Priority Pass, credit cards, or direct purchase.

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Food & Dining

Several restaurants and cafes are available, including Cafe Coffee Day, KFC, and Subway. A food court is located in the domestic terminal. Some 24-hour options are available.

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Shopping

Duty-free stores are available in the international terminal. Retail outlets include WHSmith, and several local handicraft shops.

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Connectivity

Free WiFi is available for 30 minutes; after that, paid plans are available. Connect to the 'AAI Free Wi-Fi' network.

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Banking

ATMs are available from various banks, including State Bank of India and Canara Bank. Currency exchange counters are available in the international terminal.

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Medical

A medical center is available in both the domestic and international terminals. 24-hour service is available.

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Other

Prayer rooms are available. Smoking zones are designated outside the terminals. Children's play area is available in the domestic terminal.

🅿️ Parking

Short-term and long-term parking options are available. Rates for cars: INR 75 for the first 30 minutes, INR 140 for 1 hour, INR 55 for each additional hour up to 7 hours, and INR 835 for 24 hours. Pre-booking is not available.

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