Welcome to the Gateway of Southern India – Chennai International Airport! Nestled in the heart of the vibrant metropolis of Chennai, the airport serves as a bustling hub connecting people and cultures from around the globe to the city of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, India, and its metropolitan area. As the 5th busiest airport in India and 3rd in terms of international traffic, the international airport takes pride in providing world-class facilities and services to national and international passengers.

Chennai International Airport serves as the quintessential entry point to Tamil Nadu – an ‘Economic Centre’ of the Region, the ‘Health Capital of India,’ and the ‘Detroit of India’ as an Automobile hub.

Along with connecting South India to 41 destinations in the country, Chennai International Airport offers flights connecting to 21 International destinations, including Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and more. In FY 24, Chennai International Airport handled 2.12 crore passengers, with 1.35 crore domestic flyers and 4.86 crore international flyers.

Chennai International Airport is the gateway to the largest commercial and industrial center in South India, with an economy of around $200 billion, largely based on the Automobile industry, SaaS, Medical tourism, Hardware manufacturing, Data centers, and Fintech.

The airport achieved the 3rd position as the Best Airport by Size in the category of 15-25 million passengers per annum by Airports Council International in 2017. Additionally, it was honored as the Best Tourist-Friendly Airport by Tamil Nadu Tourism from the Ministry of Tourism two consecutive times, in 2016 and 2018. In 2021, it secured the 8th place among the most punctual airports in the world, ensuring timely take-offs and landings, according to Cirium, an aviation data analytics company.