A noteworthy air terminal in South India, Chennai International Airport (CIA) is the essential air terminal that serves the city of Chennai. It is the third busiest airplane terminal in India after Delhi and Mumbai. The air terminal has availability to a large portion of the residential airplane terminals in the nation and numerous significant air terminals on the planet. It additionally serves as the local central command of the Airports Authority of India for the southern area that incorporates the conditions of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and the union regions of Lakshadweep and Puducherry. The air terminal is found 19 km southwest of the city.

Flying History of the Airport

In 1932, the main air ship 'Puss Moth' arrived in the airplane terminal, however the utilization was just constrained to military operations amid World War II.

In 1952, the Civil Aviation Department assumed control over the airplane terminal.

In 1972, the International Airports Authority of India (IAAI) assumed control over the airplane terminal.

In 1978, an air payload complex was dispatched.

In 1985, another household terminal was authorized.

In 1989, another worldwide terminal was authorized.

In 2003, another worldwide takeoff terminal was built up.

Accomplishments of CIA

CIA holds the value of numerous firsts separated from a few recompenses:

It is the main worldwide air terminal to get an ISO-9001-2000 confirmation.

It is the primary air terminal to have worldwide and household terminals contiguous each other.

It is the principal airplane terminal to have aerobridges at its household terminal.

It is the principal airplane terminal that began the utilization of paper glasses to make itself environment-accommodating.

It is the main airplane terminal that supplied free mineral water by setting up water coolers at Kamaraj Domestic Terminal and Anna International Terminal.

It is the beneficiary of the 'Best Airport-Domestic Terminal' by the Indian Guild of Professional Architects.

Terminals

There are two terminals at the air terminal - Kamaraj Domestic Terminal and Anna International Terminal. Both the terminals are named after the previous boss priests of Tamil Nadu, K. Kamaraj and C. N. Annadurai, separately.

Offices

The airplane terminal gives a wide range of world-class offices. Some of those are specified beneath:

Held Lounge (for the assigned elements)

Things Trolleys

Therapeutic/First Aid Room

Youngster Care Room

Lost and Found

Vacationer Information

CCTV/Flight Information/Plasma Monitor

Excitement TV

Phone in Security Hold Area

Auto Hauler

Elevator/Lift

Drinking water with environment-accommodating mugs

Versatile Chargers

Wi-Fi

Official Lounge

Resigning Rooms

Cash Exchange

Obligation Free Shops

Sexually transmitted disease/ISD/PCO/Int'l Call Card Outlet/Airtel Recharge Coupon/International SIM Cards

Post Office

Prepaid Taxi/Car Rental/Mini Coach Services

Left Luggage Counter

Things Wrapping Machine

Misused Baggage and Excess Baggage Coupon Counter

T.R. Slow down/Readymade/Tie/Book/Pearl Shops/Life Style Product Shop

Eateries/Snack Bar/Juice Shop/Cookies/Cake Shop/Chocolate/Soups/Noodles/Sweet Shops/Tea-Coffee Vending Machines

Marked Footwear/Leather Shop

Protection

Drug store

ATMs

Spa Facility/Massage Chair

Drinking Water

Broadband Internet Service

Daily paper/Magazine Kiosk/Book Shop

Ticketing Counter

Marked Tea Counter

Contact Details:

Chennai International Airport,
Chennai,
Tamil Nadu- 600027
Telephone 91-44-22561122
E-Mail apdchennai@aai.aero
Fax 91-44-22560512