Thousand Lights to Chennai International Airport metro route

Direct on the Blue Line: 10 stations, about 28 min.

28 minjourney, about

10stations

Directno change

Rs 40fare, estimated

First metro from Thousand Lights about 05:28 · Last metro that makes every connection about 23:32

Thousand Lights to Chennai International Airport route map

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Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport

Board at Thousand Lights · trains from about 05:28 to 23:32
10 stops, about 28 min
Get off at Chennai International Airport

Journey times are estimates from the distance between stations and each line's running speed, plus time to change lines. They do not include waiting for the first train.

Thousand Lights to Chennai International Airport metro fare

Chennai Metro: about Rs 40 for about 15.2 km, from the published fare chart (effective 2021-02-22).

Fares are worked out from our distance estimate, so a journey near a slab boundary may cost one slab more or less. Smart card, QR and holiday discounts are not included. Check the exact fare on the official site.

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Questions about Thousand Lights to Chennai International Airport metro

How long does the metro take from Thousand Lights to Chennai International Airport?

About 28 minutes for 10 stations. Add your waiting time at the platform.

Is there a direct metro from Thousand Lights to Chennai International Airport?

Yes. Take the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport; Chennai International Airport is the 10th stop.

What is the metro fare from Thousand Lights to Chennai International Airport?

About Rs 40 on the Chennai Metro, estimated from a distance of about 15.2 km and the published fare slabs. Card and QR ticket discounts, and Sunday or holiday fares, can lower this.

What are the first and last metro times from Thousand Lights to Chennai International Airport?

The first useful train leaves Thousand Lights at about 05:28 and the last one that still makes every connection leaves at about 23:32. These are estimates from the line timings, so check the last train at the station.