Chennai airport (MAA)

Chennai International Airport, opened in 1948, is one of the busiest in India and the main air transport hub in the south of the country. It operates domestic destinations and international flights to the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Official Website: chennaiinternationalairport.com - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - X

Number of terminals - 2 - Kamaraj Terminal (domestic flights) and Anna Terminal (international flights), open 24 hours a day. The terminals are connected by battery-powered vehicles and moving walkways.

Annual passenger traffic: 21.2 million passengers passed through in 2023.

Tel: +91 44 2256 0551

There are information counters and tourism offices in both terminals.

 Location

The airport is located in Tirusulam, in the Chengalpattu district, 21 km (13 miles) southwest of Chennai city centre.

Car rental agencies

You can rent a car at the counters located in the Arrivals areas of the terminals. More information: Tel +91 860 808 0390.

Parking services at Chennai airport (MAA)

There are multi-level car parks outside both terminals, to the east and west. Both offer standard and premium options, charging stations for electric vehicles, and spaces for two-wheelers. In front of the terminals, there are also designated areas for passenger pick-up and drop-off, free for 10 minutes. Prices

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Passengers requiring special assistance or wheelchairs must inform their airline about their specific needs before their journey. The facility is equipped with ramps, escalators, lifts, auditory and Braille signage, tactile surfaces, reserved parking spaces, exclusive rest areas, and adapted restrooms. An ambulift vehicle is also available to facilitate boarding and disembarking from the aircraft.