Chennai International Airport (MAA), originally known as Madras International Airport, is located in Tirisulam. Chennai International Airport is composed of one cargo terminal and two passenger terminals: Anna Terminal, which deals with international destinations, and Kamaraj, which conducts domestic flights to about 20 cities. Chennai International Airport is an important airport as it is a major gateway into India, acting as an international hub, and one of the busiest airports in the country. It deals with over 25 airlines and approximately 12 million passengers per annum.

Airport Information Chennai

• Location: Chennai International Airport is situated in Tirisulam, approximately 4 miles south of Chennai in India.
• Address: Chennai International Airport, Tirisulam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
• Telephone Number: (44) 2234-1971/0551
• Time Zone: GMT +5.5
• Eating & Drinking: Restaurants are located in both of the terminals. Vending machines are also available.
• ATM: ATMs are provided by Indian Bank which can be found in the domestic terminal. Bureau de change is located in the departure and arrival regions.
• WiFi: Wireless Internet is available in selected areas and is paid for by the hour.
• Shopping: Shops, including Duty Free, are available throughout the airport. There are a number of gift shops, newsagents and a book store plus a pharmacy is situated in the domestic terminal.
• Luggage: Free trolleys are available from both terminals. For lost luggage there are a number of information desks or approach the airline.
• Airport Hotels: No hotels are available onsite. However, there are a number in the vicinity. Hotel Mars (2264-1523/211/286), Hotel Mount Manor (2331-0975), the Trident Hotel (2234-4747) and Radisson Hotel Chennai (2231-0101) are all approximately 2 miles away. For more information, there are help desks located in the arrivals areas.
• Disabled Travelers: There are a number of facilities available including parking spaces, toilets and an airplane lift. Airlines should be contacted prior to flying.
• Lounges: There are two BICA Lounges, one in each terminal, and the Royal Lounge which is located in Anna Terminal on the first floor. All are before check-in and open 24 hours. The Clipper Lounge is also in Anna Terminal but after check-in.
• Parking: Parking is available in both passenger terminals. The charge is by hour and costs $1.30.
• Directions & Transportation: By car go southwest along the GST Road from the city. There is a bus stop located outside the airport gate. The 18A leaves regularly for the city center and takes about 45 minutes. Trains provide transportation to the airport. There are also services to Fort George Station and Egmore Station every 20 to 40 minutes. Taxi ranks are situated outside the terminals. Bookings can be made at the arrivals counter.
• Website: http://www.chennaiairport.com/