Which airport should I fly into for Alandur?

For long-haul and international flights, Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the main gateway near Alandur. The closest airport, Chennai International Airport (MAA), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Alandur?

The nearest is about 2 mi (4 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Alandur?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Alandur

The closest airports to Alandur, India: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Alandur, India is Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
MAA	Chennai International AirportChennai, India	2 mi / 4 km	8 min	International
TIR	Tirupati AirportTirupati, India	62 mi / 100 km	1 hr 51 min	Regional
BLR	Bengaluru International AirportBangalore, India	169 mi / 272 km	3 hr 56 min	International
TRZ	Tiruchirapally Civil Airport AirportTiruchirappally, India	185 mi / 297 km	4 hr 17 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Alandur. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with MAA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near MAA saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Alandur is Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road.