Connecting at Chennai airport

Connection time calculator, immigration and security, and how to move between terminals at MAA.

How connections work at MAA

The airport has 2 terminals or concourses (Terminal 1 (domestic), Terminal 4 (international)). They are not connected after security: changing means going through security again.

Connecting passengers go through a transfer security screening.

Connection time calculator

Is your layover at MAA long enough? Pick your connection and get an estimate with the times of this airport.

Terminals / concourses: Terminal 1 (domestic), Terminal 4 (international)

Getting between them: Covered walkway between the terminals

Terminal 1 handles domestic flights and Terminal 4 (formerly Terminal 3) international flights, connected by a covered walkway. International to domestic: clear immigration and customs, collect bags and re-check them at the domestic terminal unless your airline offers through check-in.

  • Allow at least 30 to 45 minutes for the walk and re-screening: a 60-minute connection is risky.

Estimate based on typical times at this airport, not your airline's official minimum connection time. Immigration and security lines change with the time of day and season. On a single ticket, the airline must rebook you if you miss the connection; on separate tickets, it does not.

Sources: happyfares.in.

Times are estimates: always check with your airline.

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