Your ultimate guide to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
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Discover Chennai International Airport
Chennai International Airport is a well connected transit hub. It offers numerous flight options, along with a variety of enjoyable airport amenities.
Airport Code (IATA):
(MAA)
Location:
Chennai
Address:
Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600027
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
Air Arabia, Air Austral, Air France, Batik Air, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad, Fits Air, Fly Dubai, Gulf Air, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Maldivian, Myanmar Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, US-Bangla, Air Asia, Air India, Express India, Vistara, Akasa, Alliance Air, IndiGo, SpiceJet
Annual Passenger Traffic:
17,400,000
Brief History:
Chennai International Airport opened in 1932. It was formerly known as Madras International Airport.
Flights to and from Chennai
Some major airlines such as Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines operate flights from Chennai International Airport. Some of the most popular destinations include New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Singapore and Colombo.
Getting to and from the Airport
You can reach Chennai International Airport by Metro train, Suburban train or by public bus. You can also rent a car through Aviation Express. Parking spaces are divided into the East and West block and the daily rate is 525 INR.
Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Chennai International Airport Currency Exchange
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