Chennai Airport
About Chennai Airport
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.
Airlines flying from MAA
8 carriersTop routes from MAA
3 routesOther airports in India
FAQ
Chennai Airport — frequently asked questions
- Where is Chennai Airport?
- Chennai Airport is located in Chennai, India (Asia), at coordinates 12.980°, 80.160°.
- What is the airport code for Chennai Airport?
- Its IATA code is MAA and its ICAO code is VOMM.
- What time zone is MAA in?
- Chennai Airport operates on Asia/Kolkata local time.
- Which airlines fly from MAA?
- Carriers tracked on routes from MAA include IndiGo, Air India, Guyane Express Fly, Air India Express, JetLite, SpiceJet and 2 more.
- Where can you fly from MAA?
- Tracked destinations from MAA include Mumbai, Bengaluru and Singapore.