Chennai International Airport (MAA)

International arrivals follow a standard sequence of immigration checks, baggage retrieval, and customs inspection before exiting into the public arrivals area.

• Follow the overhead signage towards International Arrivals after disembarking from the aircraft.
• Proceed to the immigration counters; e-Visa holders must present their printed e-Visa confirmation along with a passport valid for at least six months.
• Collect checked luggage from the assigned baggage carousel in the retrieval hall.
• Pass through Customs clearance; select the Green Channel if you have no goods exceeding duty-free allowances, or the Red Channel if carrying reportable items or currency above threshold limits.
• Exit into the main public arrivals concourse where ground transport, currency exchange, and taxi desks are located.

• 火車

  Metro

  Chennai Metro Blue Line offers a direct link from Airport station to central transport hubs including Chennai Central and Egmore.

  所需時間:

  Typically 35-45 minutes to central stations.

  預計費用:

  Roughly INR 40-60.

• 計程車

  Prepaid Taxi

  Official prepaid taxi counters inside the arrivals hall provide fixed-fare transport to various city zones.

  所需時間:

  Typically 45-75 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

  預計費用:

  Roughly INR 400-800 depending on destination.

• 叫車服務

  App-based Ride-hailing

  Services such as Uber and Ola operate designated pick-up zones accessible from the terminal arrivals area.

  所需時間:

  Typically 45-75 minutes depending on traffic.

  預計費用:

  Roughly INR 350-700 subject to dynamic pricing.

• 火車

  Suburban Rail

  Tirusulam railway station is located opposite the airport via a pedestrian subway, offering commuter trains to Chennai Egmore and Chennai Beach.

  所需時間:

  Typically 40-50 minutes to central locations.

  預計費用:

  Roughly INR 10-25.

Transferring between international and domestic flights involves walking between adjacent terminals.

• Follow signage for Terminal Transfer to move between Terminal 2 (International) and Domestic Terminals 1 or 4.
• Covered walkways and travelators connect the terminal buildings within a short walking distance.
• Passengers transferring from international to domestic flights must clear immigration, collect baggage, pass customs, and re-check luggage at the domestic departures area.
• Allow at least 2.5 to 3 hours for self-transfers between international and domestic services.

Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the passenger terminals for a limited duration.

• Connect to the official airport Wi-Fi network on your device.
• An Indian or international mobile number capable of receiving SMS is typically required for OTP authentication.
• Complimentary access is provided for a limited duration, after which additional paid packages may be offered.

Basic financial services including ATMs and foreign exchange counters operate in the arrivals hall.

• 24-hour currency exchange counters are available in the international arrivals area.
• ATMs accepting international credit and debit cards are situated near the arrivals exit.
• It is advisable to carry a small amount of Indian Rupees (INR) for small transactions, as card acceptance varies outside major commercial establishments.

A selection of food outlets and beverage kiosks operates in both airside and landside terminal areas.

• Landside arrival areas offer basic coffee shops, local food kiosks, and quick-service outlets.
• Airside departure zones feature a broader selection of South Indian eateries, international fast food, and cafes.
• Vending machines and bottled water points are distributed across terminal halls.

Paid-entry and airline-sponsored lounges operate in the international and domestic departure sectors.

• Lounges provide seating, refreshments, Wi-Fi, and charging facilities.
• Access is granted through premium cabin tickets, eligible credit card lounge programmes, or walk-in payment.
• Lounge facilities are located airside after security and immigration clearance.

Transit accommodation options exist near the airport precinct, with various business hotels along GST Road.

• Retiring rooms and transit resting pods are available within or directly adjacent to the terminal complex for short layovers.
• Numerous international and domestic chain hotels operate within a 2 to 5 kilometre radius along GST Road.
• Hotel shuttle services or short taxi rides connect nearby accommodation to the terminal.

Standard baggage services including luggage wrapping, lost property, and trolley availability are present.

• Baggage trolleys are available free of charge in the arrival baggage retrieval halls.
• Luggage wrapping services operate in the departure check-in areas.
• For items lost within the terminal, report to the Airport Manager's office or the relevant airline ground handling desk.

Facilities for passengers travelling with young children are integrated into terminal buildings.

• Child care rooms and baby changing facilities are located near major restroom blocks.
• Stroller accessibility is maintained throughout terminal halls via elevators and ramps.
• Priority lanes at security and immigration are often extended to families with infants.

• ATMs
• Currency Exchange
• Prepaid Taxi Desk
• Baby Care Rooms
• Medical First Aid Post
• Duty Free Shops
• Wheelchair Assistance
• Smoking Lounges

當地緊急電話: National Emergency: 112.

• In any life-threatening or security emergency, call 112 for national emergency services.
• A medical inspection room with trained first-aid personnel operates inside the terminal for medical assistance.
• If you lose your passport, notify the CISF (airport security), the airport manager, and your country's embassy or consulate in India immediately.

• 檢查護照效期以及所需的簽證、ETA 或入境申報。
• 在出發前一天，於登機證上確認您的出發航廈。
• 啟用旅行 eSIM，確保您一落地即可上網。
• 下載離線地圖，並截圖您的飯店地址與訂房編號。
• 告知您的銀行您正在旅行，並攜帶備用付款卡。
• 在手機中儲存當地緊急電話號碼和您大使館的聯絡方式。
• 拍攝護照照片，並將副本儲存在可離線存取的地方。
• 檢查您的行李限額以及目的地任何限制攜帶的物品。

機場營運情況會變動。旅行前請務必透過下方官方來源確認航廈、票價和時間表。

• Chennai International Airport Official Site機場官方來源
• Bureau of Immigration, Government of India政府官方來源
• Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)政府官方來源
• Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)交通官方來源
• National Emergency Response System (112 India)政府官方來源