Chennai Airport (MAA) — Live Arrivals Today
Chennai International Airport — 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.
Enter the flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) on our flight-status search:
Search Flight Status →Terminals at Chennai Airport
| Terminal | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 (Domestic) | Domestic only | Anna Terminal — handles all domestic departures and arrivals. |
| Terminal 4 (International) | International only | Kamarajar Terminal — handles all international flights including Air India international. |
Airlines arriving at Chennai Airport
| Airline | Terminal (arrival) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6E | Terminal 1 (T1) | IndiGo domestic Chennai flights use Terminal 1 (Anna Terminal). IndiGo international flights (e.g., Singapore) use T4. |
| SG | Terminal 1 (T1) | SpiceJet domestic flights use Terminal 1. International SpiceJet uses T4. |
| QP | Terminal 1 (T1) | Akasa Air uses Terminal 1 at Chennai. |
| AI | T1 domestic / T4 international | Air India domestic flights use T1; international Air India flights (e.g., Singapore, Dubai) depart from T4. |
| IX | Terminal 1 (T1) | Air India Express uses Terminal 1 at Chennai. |
| EK | Terminal 4 (T4) | Emirates operates from the international Terminal 4 at Chennai. |
| QR | Terminal 4 (T4) | Qatar Airways uses Terminal 4. |
| SQ | Terminal 4 (T4) | Singapore Airlines operates from T4 at Chennai. |
Tracking Chennai airport arrivals
For real-time Chennai airport arrival status, the most accurate source is the official airport's display screens or the operating airline's website. IndiGo arrivals can be tracked via the IndiGo app or goindigo.in. Air India arrivals via airindia.com or the Maharaja Club app. SpiceJet arrivals via spicejet.com. Live arrivals data on this page updates every 60–90 seconds.
If you're picking up a passenger arriving at Chennai airport, account for: (1) immigration clearance (15–45 minutes on international arrivals), (2) baggage claim (10–25 minutes), (3) Customs (5–15 minutes on international). For early-morning arrivals between 0500–0700, expect 10–20 minute longer waits. Chennai Metro connects to Meenambakkam station (near T1) and Tirusulam station (T4/international). Takes ~30 min from Central station.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check live arrival status at Chennai airport?
Enter your flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) in the flight-status search on this page. Live data updates every 60–90 seconds from ATC and airline operations systems. Alternatively, the operating airline's app or website typically has the most accurate real-time information. For MAA-specific live screens, visit the airport's official website or use the airport-information displays in the terminal.
How many airlines operate from Chennai airport?
Approximately 8+ airlines operate scheduled flights from Chennai airport (MAA), including major Indian carriers like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Air India Express, plus international airlines on Gulf, Southeast Asia, and Europe/North America routes.
How many terminals does Chennai airport have?
Chennai airport (MAA) has 2 terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 4. Terminal assignments by airline are listed above. ALWAYS check your boarding pass for the correct terminal — assignments occasionally change.
How early should I arrive at Chennai airport before a flight?
Recommended airport-arrival lead times for Chennai (MAA): 2 hours before for domestic flights and 3 hours before for international flights. During festive peaks (Diwali, Christmas-New Year) and Friday/Sunday evenings, add another 30 minutes. Web check-in (opens 48 hours before, closes 1-2 hours before) lets you skip check-in queues at the airport.
What is the IATA code for Chennai airport?
Chennai airport's IATA code is MAA. The full official airport name is Chennai International Airport. Use this code when booking, tracking, or referring to the airport in flight schedules and itineraries.
How do I get to Chennai airport from the city?
Chennai Metro connects to Meenambakkam station (near T1) and Tirusulam station (T4/international). Takes ~30 min from Central station.
What is the delay risk for flights arriving at Chennai airport?
Live arrival-delay risk depends on origin airport weather, en-route weather, ATC congestion at Chennai (MAA), and the specific airline's on-time performance (IndiGo and Akasa typically lead at ~80-85% OTP). For accurate per-flight delay risk, track the specific flight number using the live search above.
Last updated: 24 May 2026. Live status data refreshes every 60–90 seconds.