Transfer to/from - Chennai airport (MAA)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

The pick-up point for Ola, Uber, and Rapido services is located outside the terminals. If you do not have the apps on your phone, you can still book a ride with the company staff present on-site.

Bus

Line 60A of MTC (Tel +91 944 503 0516) departs frequently towards the city, and the journey takes around 65 minutes, passing through Guindy, Maduvankarai, Saidapet, Nandanam, Tenyampet, and Simson. It operates from 5:00 am to 8:15 pm. The stop is located outside the airport entrance.

At the central terminal (Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus or CMBT), intercity and interstate buses are also available.

Train

Tirusulam station is located outside the airport, and Indian Railways (Tel +91 139) services travel to Chetpat, Egmore, and Park stations in Chennai every 20-40 minutes. The journey time is approximately 30 minutes. Other stops include Tambaram, Chromepet, Pallavaram, Guindy, Mambalam, Nungambakkam, Chennai Fort, and Chennai Beach.

Metro

Chennai Metro Rail (Tel +91 1860 425 1515) offers a service to Alandur, AGDMS, Central, Washermenpet, and Wimco Nagar from 4:50 am to 11:00 pm, with frequencies of 6-15 minutes. You can take a free shuttle bus from the terminals to the metro station, and there are also company counters in the Arrivals Halls where you can purchase tickets.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Vehicles from WTi Cabs (Tel +91 988 482 3500), Fast Track Cabs (Tel +91 44 2888 9999), and Red Taxi (Tel +91 44 4456 7890) are available outside the terminals. In the Arrivals area, there is a Chennai Airport Meter Taxi (Tel +91 944 428 7485) counter for pre-paid services. The journey to Chennai city centre takes about 40 minutes.

More information on public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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