Chennai Airport Terminal Guide

Chennai International Airport (MAA) — which terminal for which airline
⚠️ Common mistake: T1 (domestic) and T4 (international) are about 1.5 km apart. A free shuttle connects them. Do not assume you are at the right terminal — check your ticket carefully.

All Airlines — Terminal at Chennai (MAA)

Airline Departure Terminal Arrival Terminal
IndiGo6E Terminal 1 (T1) Terminal 1 (T1) Full guide →
SpiceJetSG Terminal 1 (T1) Terminal 1 (T1) Full guide →
Akasa AirQP Terminal 1 (T1) Terminal 1 (T1) Full guide →
Air IndiaAI Terminal 1 (T1) domestic / T4 international T1 domestic / T4 international Full guide →
Air India ExpressIX Terminal 1 (T1) Terminal 1 (T1) Full guide →
EmiratesEK Terminal 4 (T4) Terminal 4 (T4) Full guide →
Qatar AirwaysQR Terminal 4 (T4) Terminal 4 (T4) Full guide →
Singapore AirlinesSQ Terminal 4 (T4) Terminal 4 (T4) Full guide →

Terminals at Chennai Airport

T1

Terminal 1 (Domestic)

Anna Terminal — handles all domestic departures and arrivals.

T4

Terminal 4 (International)

Kamarajar Terminal — handles all international flights including Air India international.

🚇 Getting to Chennai Airport

Chennai Metro connects to Meenambakkam station (near T1) and Tirusulam station (T4/international). Takes ~30 min from Central station.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chennai Airport Terminals

How many terminals does Chennai airport (MAA) have?

Chennai International Airport (MAA) has 2 terminals: Terminal 1 (Domestic), Terminal 4 (International). T1 (domestic) and T4 (international) are about 1.5 km apart. A free shuttle connects them. Do not assume you are at the right terminal — check your ticket carefully.

Which terminal does IndiGo use at Chennai airport?

IndiGo (6E) departs from Terminal 1 (T1) at Chennai airport. IndiGo domestic Chennai flights use Terminal 1 (Anna Terminal). IndiGo international flights (e.g., Singapore) use T4.

Which terminal does Air India use at Chennai?

Air India departs from Terminal 1 (T1) domestic / T4 international at Chennai airport. Air India domestic flights use T1; international Air India flights (e.g., Singapore, Dubai) depart from T4.

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