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Cafeccino
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A perfect hangout to sip coffee with great accompaniments including sandwiches, muffins and several other mouth-watering snacks. Walk into this fully stocked coffee bar, for a quick and happy coffee fun while you are there at the airport. 

Location – Arrival | Departure @ International & Domestic Terminal

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Café Coffee Day
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Fully stacked CCD serves Sandwiches, Desserts, Cold Coffees, and more while you grab a hot coffee. 

Location – Arrival | Departure @ International & Domestic Terminal

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Coffee Box
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Located at all convenient locations across the airport, Coffee Box serves around the clock. You can choose from a variety of Green teas, Shakes, Cold Drinks, Coolers and snacks to munch on.  

Location – Arrival | Departure @ International & Domestic Terminal

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The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
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With a spread of over 20 varieties of coffee and tea from around the world, ‘Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf’ offers personalized service with the highest quality of coffee and tea.

Location – Departures @ Domestic Terminal

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Gift Shop
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You can find Gift Shop at Security Hold Area

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Garment shop for Men
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You can find Gift Shop at Security Hold Area

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Shri Krishna Sweets
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Known for its super delicious melting magic Mysurpa, a delicacy loved by one and all, in India and abroad, Shri Krishna Sweets also serves various other delicacies, snacks and south-Indian podis. 

Location – Departures @ Domestic & International 

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Lounge Facility at Chennai Airport
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Lounges at multiple locations in the Domestic & International Departures of Chennai Airport offers world class amenities including best of cuisines, plush seating, complimentary Wi-Fi, wide range of National, International & Regional dailies along with various magazines. Serving round the clock the lounges cater to Airline CIP customers as well as passengers availing access through Priority Pass, high-end credit cards and other loyalty cards. 

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Airline ticket counter
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Ticketing counters of various airlines are available at Departure level of Domestic Terminal. Two other non – airline ticketing counters are providing services at Arrival level of Domestic Terminal and Departure level of International Terminal. All these counters can be accessed through cityside.

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Check in counter
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124 Check in counters are operational in Domestic & International Departure Terminals. The check-in counters are divided in two wings as east & west wing containing 31 counters each and the information is available on Flight Information Display Monitors.

*Please contact the respective airline operator for the exact check-in counters. 

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ATMs
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Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) of various banks are conveniently located at Domestic & International Terminals to extend selected banking services for travel need.  

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Foreign Exchange
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Passengers and tourists can avail currency exchange services with 2 foreign exchange counters in Domestic Terminal and 5 counters in International Terminal. 

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Child Care Room
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Child care rooms are available at Domestic (5nos.) & International (2nos.) Terminals for providing essentials to the child/infant such as feeding, changing diapers etc. 

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Lost and Found
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In case you happen to misplace your baggage or your belongings at Chennai Airport, kindly contact

Lost & Found enquiry, at:

Airport Manager, Domestic: 044 22563100/01 (Time 24/7)

Airport Manager, International: 044 22563600/01 (Time 24/7)

As a policy and practise all agencies at the airport are expected to deposit any unclaimed goods under the Lost & found property to the Duty Terminal Manager both at Domestic & International Terminals. The Lost & Found item are deposited after duly recording the contents, description, date & time of deposition and the depositors signature. The Lost & Found items are deposited to warehouse after 24hrs and can be reclaimed by the passenger or by any person duly authorized by passenger on all working days between 0930 – 1800hrs.

NOTE: Baggage handling & delivery at the Airport is the responsibility of the concerned airline from the point of check-in to the point of collection. In case if anything is left behind on an aircraft, kindly contact the respective airlines.

Click the below link to access the lost and found route map.

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Parking facility at Airport
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Parking facility is available at both East and West MLCP's. Parking areas are designated and operational round the clock. In case of any grievances kindly address the same to Public Grievance Officer at pgo_chennaiataai [dot] aero  or please contact duty manager AAI at 8056220066 for Domestic and 8056220077 for International Terminals. 

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Inter terminal transfers
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Free battery-operated vehicles and courtesy coaches offering shuttle service for the convenience of transit passengers between Domestic & International terminals. 

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India Post
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Both passengers & visitors can avail the facility of postal service at the Airport. Counter is conveniently located at Domestic Departure level.  The postal services are available 10:00 hrs – 18:00 hrs from Monday to Saturday. The postal services remain unavailable on Sundays and Public Holidays. For any other details please contact 044 2256 2342. 

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Prayer Room
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Prayer room is available in the Security Hold Area at International Terminal for the convenience of passengers. 

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Smoking lounge
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Smoking lounge facility is available at the Security Hold Area of both International & Domestic Terminals. 

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Wheel Chair Assistance
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Passenger can place a request to concerned airline for a wheelchair while booking tickets or can also contact the airline ticketing counter after reaching the airport for the same

At the Airport, AAI has provided,

  • Ramps for seamless movement of wheelchairs.
  • Braille symbols and auditory signals in the lifts for visually impaired.
  • Differently-abled friendly toilets.
  • Ambulift services on payment basis.
  • Free telephone facility is also available on the cityside of the both the Terminals with the contact numbers of airlines. 
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Wi-Fi facility
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Free Wi-Fi facility is available for 45 minutes for passengers at Domestic & International Terminal. To connect to free wi-fi service, passengers should provide their mobile numbers as login id’s. Once connected, this service enables the passengers to access the net. This service requires a valid Indian Mobile number and after the free time the same can be extended on payment. 

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Self Check in
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Simply drop your check in baggage at the baggage drop counter of respective airlines on utilizing the self-check-in facility available in the Departure hall of Domestic (5nos.) & International (2nos.) Terminals. You can select seats and print your boarding pass using this facility.  

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Retiring rooms
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 Retiring facility is not available due to ongoing Chennai Airport Modernisation Phase II works. Inconvenience is regretted.

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Duty Free
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Duty free shops are located both in the Arrival & Departure of International Terminals. 

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Baggage Wrapping
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Baggage wrapping service using state of the art technology is available in the city side as well as the check in area of International Terminals.

Please Note: Currently INR 399/- per bag is being charged for baggage wrapping. Cash, Paytm, Debit card & Credit card are accepted. 

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Important Contact Details
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AIRPORT DIRECTOR – 044 22561122

AIRPORT MANAGER, NDTC – 044 22563100, 3101

AIRPORT MANAGER, NITC – 044 22563600, 3601

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Coffee & More
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Offering a wide selection of Coffee, sandwiches and desserts (pastries, muffins and so on) freshly prepared in-house, Coffee & More is a perfect Café to visit right before your boarding. 

Location – Departure @ Domestic Terminal

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Madras Coffee House
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Experience South Indian hospitality at Madras Coffee House while you treat yourself to a cup of special filter coffee. 

Location – Arrival | Departure @ International & Domestic Terminal

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Subway
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Popular American café reaching out to passengers offering submarine sandwiches and salads along with wraps, and baked goods (including cookies).

Location – Departures @ Domestic Terminal

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KFC
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The fried chicken joint is here to offer you a line of chicken products, side dishes and desserts. You can also choose from wraps, salads, shakes and sandwiches. 

Location – Departure @ Domestic Terminal

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Chaatwala
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Walk-in for a luscious treat of Bhel-Puri, Sev-Puri, Pani-Puri, Dahi-Puri, Aloo-Tikki Chaat, Ragda Patties, Lassi and other signature North-Indian street foods. 

Location – Departure @ Domestic Terminal

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Maggi
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Quick service outlets that serve several varieties of maggi, an expansive menu covering many dishes including masala maggi, peri – peri, barbeque pepper along with coffee. 

Location – Departures | Arrivals @ Domestic & International Terminal

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Pizza Hut
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Pizza Hut offers range of pizzas along with side dishes including pasta, breadsticks, and garlic bread. 

Location – Departure @ Domestic Terminal

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Squeeze Bar (Fresh Juice)
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Indulge in fruit delicacies at the airport with fresh juices, smoothies and salads from the Squeeze Bar. 

Location – Departure @ Domestic Terminal

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CookieMan
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Cookie Man offers a spread of fresh baked cookies. The most popular being Choc Chip, Coffee Walnut, Brandy Snap, Honey and Oats, Coconut Macaroon and the famous Australian “Anzac” flavour. 

Location – Departure @ Domestic Terminal

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Flying Bytes
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‘Flying Bites’ is aptly designed to cater passengers without wasting their time by sitting at a lounge or an eatery and still are able to get freshly prepared ready-to-eat hot food.

Location – Departures @ International Terminal

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Nalaas Aappakadai
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Nalaas Aappakadai is a quick service, multi-cuisine outlet located at Departures and Arrivals of the International Terminal serving mouth-watering Kerala, Chettinadu, Andhra, Tandoor and Chinese cuisines. 

Location – Departures & Arrivals @ International Terminal

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ID
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ID is a casual dining restaurant that serves South Indian cuisine in a beautiful contemporary setting. Take a moment to enjoy the quick service from a selection of dishes. 

Location – Departures @ Domestic

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Copper Chimney
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Get the gastronomic delights of the North West Frontier province and Northern India at Copper Chimney located at the Departures of Domestic Terminal. With its authentic and exquisite culinary offerings.

Location – Departures @ Domestic 

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Krispy Kreme
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Serving delicious doughnuts and coffee. Stop by for an Original Glazed Donuts or other variety paired with a hot or cold coffee during your next visit to the Chennai Airport. 

Location – Departures @ Domestic Terminal

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Tea/Coffee/ water at reasonable rates
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Tea, coffee and water are available at affordable rates at Chennai Airport at the following locations: 

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Tea/ Coffee price

Water Bottle price

Shop Name

Domestic SHA (T1)

Rs.20 (110 ML)

Rs. 10 (500 ML)

Maggi Hot Spot

Domestic Arrival Hall (T1)

Rs.20 (110 ML)

Rs. 10 (500 ML)

Cafeccino

International City Side (T4)

Rs.20 (110 ML)

Rs. 10 (500 ML)

Coffee Box

International SHA (T4)

Rs.20 (110 ML)

Rs. 10 (500 ML)

Cafeccino

International Old SHA (T3)

Rs.20 (110 ML)

Rs. 10 (500 ML)

Cafeccino

International Arrival (T3) Immigration Area

Rs.20 (110 ML)

Rs. 10 (500 ML)

 

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Countries at Risk
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Countries Not at Risk
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Travel From at Risk Countries
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Travel From Not at Risk Countries
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RT-PCR/Rapid PCR testing at Chennai Airport
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HLL Hindlabs conducts Covid 19 tests at Chennai Airport. Passengers arriving from ‘at-risk’ countries are requested to pre-book/pay for their tests prior boarding from respective countries.

Link to pre book tests online: http://tinyurl.com/PATAAI

Testing Charges

RT- PCR - 5-6 hrs* for result –  Rs.600

Rapid PCR -30-45* mins for result - Rs.2900

( *from the time of sample collection)

Payment options

Payment options are provided in the pre booking potal http://tinyurl.com/PATAAI

Location of Test facility

International Arrival - Pre-Immigration Area /T-3 Arrival

International Departure - T4 Ground floor D8/D7

Refund - Terms & Conditions of Refund

Refund is applicable, if the passenger has paid for the test but has not taken the test at airport due to postponement/cancellation of journey. Refund will be credited to the bank account. In case of queries on refund, kindly contact the HLL helpline  nos. below:

044-22566404, 9360953548

or

write to:  hindlabschennaiairportatlifecarehll [dot] com

FAQs

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Meet & Greet and Paid Porterage Services at Chennai Airport.
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1. Providing assistance in clearing airport formalities and to escort check-in and immigration counter (for International Terminal Building) - 500/- per pax

2. Providing Porterage Services and assistance with baggage - 200/- per pax

3. Providing assistance for arranging transport, hotel/motel/guest house booking - 200/- per instance

4. Providing assistance in arranging reservation/purchase of tickets - 200/- per instance

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Parking facility at Airport
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Parking Charges w.e.f. 04.12.2024 at Chennai Airport. 

A free time of 10 minutes is permitted from entry to exit for whiteboard vehicle pickup/drop and yellowboard vehicle drop beyond which parking charges are applicable as per prevailing tariff.

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EMERGENCY HOSPITALS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BURN CASES
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EMERGENCY HOSPITALS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BURN CASES

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NAME OF THE HOSPITAL

DISTANCE/REACH TIME

ADMISSION/NO ADMISSION

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CHENNAI MEENAKSHI MULTI SPECIAL HOSPITAL LIMITED, MYLAPORE, CHENNAI - 600004

16 KMS / 36 MINS

NO SEPARATE BURNS WARD, BUT CAN ADMIT CASES WITH AVAILABLE BEDS

2.

SRI RAMACHANDRA MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL, PORUR, CHENNAI – 600116

13 KMS / 35 MINS

NO SEPARATE BURNS WARD, BUT CAN ADMIT CASES WITH AVAILABLE BEDS

3.

SIMS HOSPITAL, VADAPALANI, CHENNAI - 600006

10 KMS / 12 MINS

SEPARATE BURNS ICU & 8 BEDS

4.

APOLLO HOSPITAL, GREAMS ROAD, CHENNAI – 600006 (VANAGARAM)

16 KMS / 40 MINS

NO SEPARATE BURNS WARD, BUT CAN ADMIT CASES WITH AVAILABLE BEDS

5.

K.J. HOSPITAL, P.H ROAD, KILPAUK, CHENNAI - 600084

17 KMS / 45 MINS

NO SEPARATE BURNS WARD, BUT CAN ADMIT CASES WITH AVAILABLE BEDS

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ST. THOMAS MOUNT HOSPITAL, BUTT ROAD, CHENNAI - 600016

6.5 KMS / 18 MINS

SEPARATE BURNS WARD WITH 25 BEDS

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PARVATHY HOSPITAL, CHROMPET, CHENNAI - 600044

8 KMS / 18 MINS

ADMISSION ONLY BELOW 30% BURNS

 

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