Domestic Terminal
Airport Terminal
Chennai
"It doesn't have decent place to wait for another flight"(14 Tips)
"Great new airport but wish they could have made it larger like Blore"(15 Tips)
"The new terminal is quick and easy.. it is no longer disgusting!!"(10 Tips)
"Chennai airport needs to be spacious and housekeeping guys..."(3 Tips)
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Beware of falling glasses, airport built by govt so for the 63rd time glass has fallen at various locations, try the Krispy creme doughnut near exit to gate13/14 and also you can buy dhoti at ramrajUpvote37DownvoteUpvoted Dec 24, 2024
Vignesh BhattSeptember 8, 2013D new airport has definitely got lotta standards. Its hassle free and huge space makes commutation a lot more easier. D segregation of arrival and departure points is an added advantage.
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Anish RajendranJanuary 7, 2018The travel club lounge is good. Irish house is good. Copper chimney restaurant is good. No places to shop in this terminal. But a lot of eating joints.Upvote38DownvoteUpvoted Jan 8- One more instance of glass breakage, among Lcc indigo gets aero bridge facility apart from Air India, Air India boarding berth could be International Airport and you need to walk a bit while boardingUpvote11Downvote
Dhwani ShahFebruary 9, 2016At the Chennai Airport, Domestic or International the Sangeetha restaurant is a best place to have a quick healthy meal.Upvote5Downvote
There is bar & restaurant at level 2 above the left wing departure. Passengers and Visitors are allowed, drinks and food are priced decent. This place is open 24x7!Upvote5Downvote
Huge and spacious... Cleanly maintained... Nice view of the flights from the waiting lounge!!Upvote3Downvote
Jai KrishnanFebruary 17, 2015Had Chennai Idli, Vada and Pongal in a south Indian restaurant after searching a lot inside the airport... Taste was yummy... It's near "Gate 7-10" Don't miss it if you are damn hungry...!Upvote2Downvote
You'll find pigeons flying inside the airport. Jokes aside, it has not been well maintained since the new terminals have been built.Upvote2Downvote
VikramNovember 13, 2018Definitely Chennai domestic airport is much better than the international airport. Very well maintained.Upvote2Downvote
Lot of space but not enough chairs to sit, passengers are sitting at the floor / X-ray machine tray especially in the early morning !
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Tz KSeptember 11, 2017Modern airport with ample facilities for food (KFC, Pizza Hut, Subway, etc.) Pleasant way to wait for your flight.
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Mayank SinghNovember 25, 2012Visit marina beach if u have spare time. Get local train to "Chennai Fort" from Trisulam rly station (25 mins). Auto/Bus to beach (15 mins). Cloak room is near domestic airport,nxt to police station.UpvoteDownvote- Early morning flight at 4 means your aircraft is berthed at the St Thomas mount end cargo terminal of the airport for refuelling. Saw indigo and air Costa planes, long travel by bus.UpvoteDownvote
Can't believe on has to come out of the arrivals at ground floor and then get back in for departures at the first floor .. Can't we just move from within ..Upvote2Downvote
all you get inside the airport is cup noodles or a sandwich. so if you are planning to have lunch or dinner, you will be disappointed.Upvote4Downvote
If the check-in line on the ground floor is too long, just take the elevator upstairs where hardly anyone will be checking-in, and you can also find more seats to sit & relax before your flight. ThereUpvote19Downvote
Reuben RodriguesMarch 22, 2015Spacious airport. If you are flying out from Chennai, don't forget to pick up some sweets from Sri Krishna just before you check-in.UpvoteDownvote
Gaurav SahaDecember 16, 2019Definitely grab breakfast at Madras Coffee House or if you prefer a fancier place, then ID.UpvoteDownvote
Interesting collection of bronze sculptures dot the airport. Take some time checking them out!Upvote1Downvote- Nights, rainy days and election getting a cab here is difficult, hope the newly built metro will help, to be operational upto koyambedu bus terminus soonUpvoteDownvote
The new airport is a relief from the old one (better loo's and infrastructure) but it qstill needs to gain that edge! Food options are really less & most talked about maggi stand sucks big time too..!Upvote2Downvote
Lot of traffic to reach busy hours so have enough time to reach. Metro constructions add to the traffic. And security checks eat up your time.
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Vikram GandhiJanuary 22, 2015Very disciplined, helpful staff, good food and ppl are nice.
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Ananya RoyMarch 9, 2013Get a massage at the o2 spa. The masseuses are the best amongst all the airport o2 spas i've visited. Everything else here is rubbish!Upvote1Downvote- Finally there are food options here other than cup o noodles. There is chennai food express 🍲 and the Irish house pub 🍺UpvoteDownvote
- New spacious airport but everyone have to eat only cup o noodles or idly wada. Famous South Indian city for food is missing here.UpvoteDownvote
Walkin to the new airport for a pleasant surprise!
Upvote1Downvote- Vikram GandhiJanuary 22, 2015Dear Indigo Ppl, teach your staff few words of Hindi, that's my mother tongue and I live in India and perhaps they too.UpvoteDownvote
Comparatively smaller airport that ensures checkin and security checks easier. One of the very few airports which is within the city.UpvoteDownvote
Has improved in the last one year. Better and more outlets for food. Areas sourced up toilets maintained better and security moves a tad faster now.Upvote1Downvote
Loooooooooong queues at the security checkpoint. The airport may be new and shiny but it looks like some things never change.UpvoteDownvote
You will not find good food options inside. Try Sangeetha restaurant just next to entry gates for a good meal.Upvote2Downvote
Siddarth HarshaSeptember 25, 2013Domestic departure on second floor. Can be disorienting. Use the lift between domestic arrival gate 2 and 3. New airport is pretty slick. Hope they keep it cleanUpvoteDownvote
Ram RajasekaranSeptember 25, 2016This government mismanaged airport is a joke on the Indian taxpayer. Taxi drivers will fleece you. Rules are broken routinely for some 'VIP's.Upvote1Downvote
Big improvement to what the airport used to be. Actually quite impressed and staff seem to be polite and helpful enough.Upvote4Downvote
Always book your pick or drop taxi from Internet, it's cheap.. No matter which taxi service you go forUpvoteDownvote- So much of rush for security checkin between 5-6 in morning.. Make sure you come on timeUpvoteDownvote
- Great new airport but wish they could have made it larger like BloreUpvoteDownvote
- Vikram GandhiJanuary 22, 2015Yaar wtf with WiFi, Dear docomo either you don't provide or provide it properly, this way you lose your credibility.UpvoteDownvote
For Gods sake. How many paging announcements will you guys make! Annoying is given a new meaning here! Why can't this airport become a Silent Terminal like Mumbai!! Please!UpvoteDownvote
Sunil GargDecember 14, 2012There's a lounge on the second floor before security that is advertised to be free for Visa Signature cardholders, but they wouldn't accept my US-issued card. It's worth a try if you have a card.UpvoteDownvote
don't have your own water bottle?! buy one at ₹10 at the maggi counter near gate 3. refill as required later.UpvoteDownvote
Serious lack of food or shop options. If you plan to take food for your plane hope buy it before you get to the airport. The only lounge here is a Jet airways business class lounge that is very poor.
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Ilangovan IlaJuly 29, 2014Cool air in domestic terminal bt u cant get mobile charging points anywhereUpvoteDownvote
They are not joking when they ask you to come two hours early for morning flights. Significantly crowded during morning hours. Come around 2:30 hours earlyUpvote1Downvote
Gate 6 is on the first floor just behind Gate 7 and quite a tricky affair to find and there's no board for gate 6 on the first floor !UpvoteDownvote
Try the tiny Maggi noodles counter if your in the domestic terminal and feel hungry.Upvote4Downvote
Good airport, but not so much shopping places.. Limited shops. More security checks so if crowded too easily you can pass throughUpvoteDownvote
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Domestic Terminal
Grand Southern Trunk Road (NH45, Tirisulam)
Chennai
Tamil Nadu
India
Chennai
Tamil Nadu
India
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- 24 Hours
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"They are very helpful. My grandmother required a wheelchair. They provided that along with an assistant. You need to be little early for the additional help"
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