Chennai / Madras ( Meenambakkam ) International Airport

 

Full Airport Name Chennai Madras (Meenambakkam) International Airport Address Tirisulam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Airport Code MAA Country Code 91 Telephone (044) 2234 1971 (domestic terminal)                                  or                    (044) 2234 0551 (international terminal) Number of Terminals 2 - Kamaraj Terminal (domestic)                                                      and                                          Anna Terminal (international) Time Zone GMT + 5.5 Location The airport is located at Tirisulam, 17km (10.5 miles)                south of Chennai Transfer Between Terminals The two terminals are next to each other within the terminal building. Driving Directions It is relatively easy to drive from the city to the airport or the other way. Take the GST Road leading southwest from the city or northeast from the airport and then just follow the signs. Car Parking There are 500 parking spaces outside of the terminal building. Car Hire Car hire counters are located in the arrivals area. Several local companies, are represented at the airport. Public Transport Road: Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminals. Pre-paid taxis are the most commonly used means by international travellers heading for Chennai city. They can be booked from a counter in the arrivals area of the terminal buildings. Autorickshaws are also available. Bus: There is a bus stop outside the airport gate. Bus 18A departs frequently for the centre of the city. The journey takes around 45 minutes. Rail: Train: There is a suburban railway station just outside the airport, called Tirusulam. Trains to Fort George Station and Egmore Station run every 20-40 minutes from early morning until late in the evening. Information and Help Desks Information desks are available in both terminals. Airport Facilities Money and communications: Foreign exchange counters are available in both departure and arrival areas. Indian Bank ATMs are available in the domestic terminal. Internet access and video phones for conference calls are available at the airport's communication centre. Eating and drinking: There are restaurants in both terminals as well as in the building linking them. There are also snack bars and vending machines for snacks, drinks and newspapers. Shopping: There are duty-free shops, several gift shops, a book store and newsagents at the airport. A pharmacy is located in the domestic terminal. Luggage: Luggage trolleys are available free of charge. Queries about lost luggage can be directed to the airport information desks or to the airlines. Other facilities: A medical facility is available. Free mineral water is available for travellers through designated water coolers in both terminals. The airport also has dormitory accommodation and retiring rooms available for transit passengers. Facilities for Disabled Travellers The airport offers special assistance, reserved parking spaces and specially adjusted rest spaces and toilets for physically disabled travellers. The airport also has an ambulift facility to aid with boarding and disembarkation.