Chennai International AirportLIC
32 min11 stops₹40Chennai Metro
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Chennai International Airport To LIC

ShortestShortest Route
Chennai International Airport
suburban interchangeairport interchange
Platform 1·elevated·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Meenambakkam
+2.88 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Nanganallur Road
+5.74 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
AG – DMS
+25.84 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Thousand Lights
purple interchange
+28.72 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
LIC
Arrive Platform 1·underground14.37 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

11stops0changes
BLICThousand LightsAG – DMSTeynampetNandanamSaidapetLittle MountGuindyArignar Anna AlandurNanganallur RoadMeenambakkamAChennai International Airport
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Journey at a glance

32 min
Total time
11
stops
14.37 km
Distance
0
Interchanges

First & last trains

StationFirst trainLast train
Chennai International Airport05:0023:00
LIC05:0023:00
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

1.94 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.89 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~57 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro
₹40
Bike
₹96
Auto
₹202
Cab
₹366

Estimates for 14.37 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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

LIC

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