Nearest metro station to Chennai International Airport
Meenambakkam is the nearest metro station to Chennai International Airport, about 1.2 km away, a walk of roughly 20 minutes.
Meenambakkam on the Blue Line is the closest metro station to Chennai International Airport, about 1.2 km away, with a walk of roughly 20 minutes. Chennai International Airport station on the same line is about 1.4 km away, roughly 25 minutes on foot. The Blue Line connects directly to the airport area with multiple station options.
By train, Minambakkam railway station is about 1.3 km away with 372 trains, and Tirusulam is about 1.4 km away with 374 trains. From Chennai Central, the journey to Meenambakkam takes about 31 minutes with no change, and from Arignar Anna Alandur, it takes about 6 minutes.
Metro stations near Chennai International Airport
| Station | Distance | First / last metro |
|---|---|---|
| Meenambakkam Blue Line |
1.2 km 20 min walk |
04:54 to 23:57 |
| Chennai International Airport Blue Line |
1.4 km 25 min walk |
04:51 to 23:00 |
| Nanganallur Road Blue Line |
3.0 km 52 min walk |
04:59 to 23:52 |
| St. Thomas Mount Green Line |
3.4 km 58 min walk |
05:01 to 23:00 |
Straight-line distance from the Chennai International Airport map point; the walk along roads is longer, so walking times are estimates.
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Tips for getting to Chennai International Airport
- Meenambakkam station is closest, about 20 minutes walk from the airport.
- Blue Line connects the airport area with Meenambakkam as the primary station.
- Minambakkam and Tirusulam railway stations are both about 1.3-1.4 km away.
- From Arignar Anna Alandur, reach Meenambakkam in about 6 minutes.
Metro to Meenambakkam (for Chennai International Airport) from popular stations
| From | Time | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Central to Meenambakkam | 31 min | Direct |
| Chennai International Airport to Meenambakkam | 3 min | Direct |
| Arignar Anna Alandur to Meenambakkam | 6 min | Direct |
| St. Thomas Mount to Meenambakkam | 13 min | 1 |
| Wimco Nagar Depot to Meenambakkam | 57 min | Direct |
| Egmore to Meenambakkam | 37 min | 1 |
Nearest railway station to Chennai International Airport
| Railway station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Minambakkam (MN) | 1.3 km | 372 |
| Tirusulam (TLM) | 1.4 km | 374 |
| Palavanthangal (PZA) | 2.1 km | 372 |
Straight-line distance. Train counts are trains that stop at the station in our timetable.
Questions about getting to Chennai International Airport
How far is Chennai International Airport from Meenambakkam metro station?
About 1.2 km, which is roughly a 20 minute walk.
Which metro line goes to Chennai International Airport?
The Blue Line. Meenambakkam is the closest station at about 1.2 km, and Chennai International Airport station is also nearby at 1.4 km.
Which railway station is nearest to Chennai International Airport?
Minambakkam railway station, about 1.3 km away, with 372 trains daily. Tirusulam is about 1.4 km away with 374 trains.
Which is the nearest metro station to Chennai International Airport?
Meenambakkam on the Blue Line (Chennai Metro) is the nearest metro station to Chennai International Airport, about 1.2 km away in a straight line, roughly a 20 minute walk.
Is there another metro station near Chennai International Airport?
Yes. Chennai International Airport is about 1.4 km away (Chennai Metro).
Which is the nearest railway station to Chennai International Airport?
Minambakkam (MN) is the nearest railway station, about 1.3 km away, with 372 trains stopping there.
Timings and fares: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) (official site), checked 2026-10-03. Times at intermediate stations are estimates. Station locations: OpenStreetMap contributors. Not affiliated with any metro operator.
Place location: OpenStreetMap.