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MAA Chennai International Airport

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Chennai International Airport (MAA) is an airport serving Madras, India.

· 80 departures on the board
  • 17:00
    6E6113
    Ranchi(IXR)
    On time
  • 16:45
    6E698
    Delhi(DEL)
    On time
  • 16:40
    6E5104
    Mumbai(BOM)
    On time
  • 16:35
    6E183
    Pune(PNQ)
    On time
  • 16:30
    IX2507
    Bangalore(BLR)
    On time
  • 16:30
    6E2698
    Vishakhapatnam(VTZ)
    On time
  • 16:15
    AI2878
    Delhi(DEL)
    On time
  • 16:15
    6E847
    Bangalore(BLR)
    On time
  • 16:10
    6E6158
    Hyderabad(HYD)
    On time
  • 16:05
    QP588
    Abu Dhabi(AUH)
    On time
  • 16:00
    AI2740
    Mumbai(BOM)
    On time
  • 16:00
    UL128
    Colombo(CMB)
    On time

About MAA Airport

Chennai International Airport (MAA), serving Madras (Chennai), is Tamil Nadu’s main aviation hub with two passenger terminals—one handling domestic flights and the newer integrated terminal managing international services and many departures. Major carriers based or with strong operations here include Air India, IndiGo, and Vistara, offering frequent connections to Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Sri Lanka, the Gulf and Southeast Asia. Travelers will find comprehensive passenger facilities, ground transport links and real-time scheduling on the online flight board, including updated arrivals and departures information to plan transfers and parking.

Where flights from Chennai International Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 51 destinations from Chennai International Airport; another 11 are served only on certain days of the week.

DestinationDeparture daysDeparts
Baghdogra (IXB)6E · IXMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun12:15 / 15:25
Addis Ababa (ADD)ETMon, Tue, Thu, Sat02:45 / 10:00
Cuddapah (CDP)6EMon, Wed, Fri, Sun14:30
Kannur (CNN)6ETue, Thu, Sat, Sun14:10
Durgapur (RDP)6EMon, Wed, Fri, Sun13:50
Surat (STV)6EMon, Wed, Fri, Sun09:30
Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)BITue, Thu, Sat08:40 / 23:50
St.-denis (RUN)6EWed, Fri, Sun12:20
Yangon (RGN)8MTue, Sat09:45
Brussels (BRU)SQSat01:10
Plaisance (MRU)MKTue08:05

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

How do I get to and from Chennai International Airport?

Chennai International Airport is served by multiple transport options. Travellers use suburban rail and the Chennai Metro to the nearby terminals, as well as dedicated airport buses, city buses and long-distance coaches. Taxis and app-based ride-hailing services operate from designated pick-up areas, and car rental desks are available on-site. Road access is via the city’s main arterial roads, with short-term parking and drop-off zones close to the terminal buildings.

How do the terminals work at Chennai International Airport?

The airport has separate terminals for domestic and international flights occupying connected buildings; check-in areas are arranged by airline and flight type with clear signage for domestic versus international departures. Security screening and immigration are located before airside access for international passengers; domestic transfers are handled within the airside concourse but may require re-screening. Baggage reclaim and arrival halls are separated for domestic and international arrivals, so follow signage and airline instructions for transfers.

Tips for flying from Chennai International Airport

Allow extra time for Chennai traffic when travelling to or from the airport, especially during peak hours and festivals. For international travel, carry travel documents and be prepared for immigration and customs checks; follow airline baggage rules to avoid delays. Use official taxi or ride-hail stands and buy tickets or tokens at staffed counters where available. Keep hydrated and check terminal and airline information screens for last-minute gate or counter changes.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Chennai International Airport is MAA.

The ICAO code for Chennai International Airport is VOMM.

Chennai International Airport (MAA) is located in Madras, India.

The local time zone at Chennai International Airport (MAA) is Asia/Calcutta (GMT+5:30).

About 143 scheduled departures were counted at Chennai International Airport (MAA) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Based on the current departures board at Chennai International Airport (MAA), scheduled flights are operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SriLankan Airlines, and Akasa Air.

As of the carrier timetable for July 27, 2026, daily flights from Chennai International Airport serve 51 destinations. Another 11 are available only on selected days — for example Baghdogra on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Addis Ababa on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and Cuddapah on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Destinations on the current departures board at Chennai International Airport (MAA) include Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Colombo, Hyderabad, and Tiruchirappalli.

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Chennai International Airport (MAA). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

MAA Airport
Chennai International Airport
Madras, India · GMT+5:30

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