Chennai Airport
2010 Worst Airport
REGION: ASIA
Runner-Up
Traveller Comments....
"The toilets constipation are inspiring" (Paul)
"I couldn't sleep well because I had doubts of this place regarding thieves and cheaters. " (Nimal)
"There is a callous disregard for any kind of basic hygiene or courtesy. " (Ron K.)
"I would suggest you wear some diapers because the bathrooms are terrible. I went in and ran out due to the unbearable stench." (Ron K.)
"Of all the Indian Airports I have been to, I would give this a thumbs up" (sathya)
"People are EVERYWHERE, standing around, staring at you, asking for money, bribing you, trying to rip you off... Jolly good times, eh? " (Donna Connelly)
"The bathrooms are definitely the most terrifying aspect of this airport. They stink to high heaven, and there is NEVER any toilet paper, paper towels or air freshener." (Donna Connelly)
"anyone who has been to India will know the unimportance of punctuality in this country" (Louise M)
"The toilets near the restaurant are abominable. I found that toilets downstairs at the domestic arrival terminal where good." - DrDave
"Waiting room of International departure lounge needs improvement, all the cushions of the chairs are dirty, it is better to provide PVC seats rather than cushion covered with cloths." cnsajeev
Recent Review
My domestic flight arrived at 7pm and with an international flight the next morning at 10 30am I decided I'd try to pass the night in the airport. Domestic arrivals was tiny so I ventured outside, killed time at India Post for internet and Cafe Coffee Day, then headed next door (same building) to the international terminal. Security would only let me into the Visitor's gallery because my departure wasn't within 3 hours. The gallery was cold and the chairs designed specifically with metal separators so you couldn't lie across. The gallery did, however, feel safe and there was a kiosk open and people around all night.
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Chennai Airport Guide
Airport Lounges
The following lounges are available for all passengers:
- Maharaja Lounge - Location: Anna International Terminal - Offers Bar, Snack Counter, Business Centre, Music Centre, Television, Newspapers and Magazines, and Shower.
- Indian Airlines Lounge - Location: Kamaraj Domestic Terminal - Offers internet.
- Le Imperial Meridien - Location: Anna International Terminal
- Bica Lounge - Anna International Terminal, landside
- Clipper Lounge - Anna International Terminal, airside
- Royal Lounge - Anna International Terminal, landside
- Bica Lounge -Kamraj Domestic Terminal, landside
Airport WiFi / Internet
Free wireless internet is available at the Chennai Airport in the lounges.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the Chennai Airport does not appeal to you, there are hotels near the airport....
- Radisson Hotel GRT - shuttle service available
- Hilton Chennai - 15 minutes from the airport
Airport Facilities / Services
- Showers
See Maharaja Lounge above
Chennai Travel Sites
- Chennai Hotel Deals - compare rates, check availability and read reviews
>>>Read All Chennai Airport Reviews
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