Chennai Airport
About MAA
Overview
Chennai International Airport lies roughly 16 kilometres southwest of Chennai city centre, in Tamil Nadu, southern India. It serves as the primary international gateway for the state and one of the busiest airports on the Indian subcontinent. Originally opened in the 1950s, it has grown steadily alongside Chennai's expanding role as a technology and manufacturing hub.
Terminals & Runways
The airport operates two main terminals: a dedicated international terminal and a domestic terminal handling internal Indian routes. Two intersecting runways allow flexible traffic management across varied wind conditions. The airport operates around the clock, with no strict curfew, and has undergone several expansion phases to increase capacity and modernise passenger facilities.
Airlines
Air India and IndiGo maintain significant operations here, with IndiGo treating Chennai as a key southern focus city. SpiceJet, Air India Express, and Akasa Air serve domestic routes. Internationally, carriers including Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Malaysia Airlines operate regular services, reflecting Chennai's strong diaspora and business travel demand.