Anna Nagar EastChennai International Airport
41 min12 stops₹40Chennai Metro
← Plan a route

Anna Nagar East To Chennai International Airport

ShortestShortest Route
Anna Nagar East
Platform 1·underground·Green LineTowards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Anna Nagar Tower
+3.01 min
3.01 min · 1.38 km
Thirumangalam
red interchange
+6 min
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Ashok Nagar
+21.01 min
3.01 min · 1.38 km
Ekkattuthangal
+24 min
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Arignar Anna Alandur
blue interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated12.38 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

interchange Arignar Anna Alandur — 5 min

Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards Wimco Nagar Depot

+5 min
Arignar Anna Alandur
green interchange
Platform 1·elevated·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Nanganallur Road
+2.88 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Meenambakkam
+5.74 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Chennai International Airport
suburban interchangeairport interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated3.92 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

12stops1changes
Arignar Anna AlandurNanganallur RoadMeenambakkamBChennai International AirportAAnna Nagar EastAnna Nagar TowerThirumangalamKoyambeduPuratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBTArumbakkamVadapalaniAshok NagarEkkattuthangal
FromTo
© OpenStreetMap

Journey at a glance

41 min
Total time
12
stops
16.3 km
Distance
1
Interchanges

First & last trains

StationFirst trainLast train
Anna Nagar East05:0023:00
Chennai International Airport05:0023:00
Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare
₹40
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
₹32
Save ₹8 per ride
Off-peak smart card
₹32
Save ₹8 per ride
Use your Chennai Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.
Fare guide

Travel green

2.20 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
1.01 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~65 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro
₹40
Bike
₹108
Auto
₹226
Cab
₹408

Estimates for 16.3 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Wimco Nagar DepotChennai International Airport
Green Line
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralSt. Thomas Mount
Green Line
Departure station

Anna Nagar East

underground
Anna Nagar East, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 1 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Anna Nagar East main road· Anna Nagar East area♿
2
Anna Nagar East bus stop· Anna Nagar East area♿
3
Anna Nagar East market side· Anna Nagar East area♿
4
Anna Nagar East parking side· Anna Nagar East area♿
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water
Arrival station

Chennai International Airport

elevated
Chennai International Airport, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Chennai International Airport main road· Chennai Airport terminals, Tirusulam suburban station♿
2
Chennai International Airport bus stop· Chennai Airport terminals, Tirusulam suburban station♿
3
Chennai International Airport market side· Chennai Airport terminals, Tirusulam suburban station♿
4
Chennai International Airport parking side· Chennai Airport terminals, Tirusulam suburban station♿
Interchange or connecting station. Follow color-coded signs for suburban, airport connections.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking