Travel to Chennai (Madras)

Flying to Chennai (Madras)

British Airways operates direct flights to Chennai from the UK. Alternatively, there are numerous indirect options, including flights with Air India or Jet Airways via Delhi or Mumbai. There are no direct flights from the USA, but plenty of choices with one stopover.

Flight times

From London - 10 hours; New York - 18 hours 30 minutes (including stopover); Los Angeles - 21 hours 30 minutes (including stopover); Toronto - 19 hours; Sydney - 14 hours (including stopover).

City Airports: 
Telephone:+91 44 2256 0551
Website:https://www.chennaiairport.com/
Location:

Chennai International Airport is located in Meenambakkam, 21km (13 miles) southwest of central Chennai.


Money:

Foreign exchange counters are available in the departure and arrival areas of both terminals. ATMs are available in the both terminals.


Luggage:

Luggage trolleys are available free of charge. Queries about lost luggage can be directed either to the airport information desks or to the relevant airline. Luggage wrapping is available in the check-in area of international departures.




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