Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralChennai International Airport
37 min13 stops₹40Chennai Metro
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Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central To Chennai International Airport

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Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
green interchangesuburban interchangemrts interchange
Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Government Estate
+2.88 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
LIC
+5.74 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Nanganallur Road
+31.6 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Meenambakkam
+34.46 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Chennai International Airport
suburban interchangeairport interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated16.98 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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APuratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralGovernment EstateLICThousand LightsAG – DMSTeynampetNandanamSaidapetLittle MountGuindyArignar Anna AlandurNanganallur RoadMeenambakkamBChennai International Airport
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Journey at a glance

37 min
Total time
13
stops
16.98 km
Distance
0
Interchanges

First & last trains

StationFirst trainLast train
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central05:0023:00
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

2.29 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
1.05 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~68 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro
₹40
Bike
₹112
Auto
₹234
Cab
₹424

Estimates for 16.98 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

Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central

underground
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 1 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central main road· Chennai Central railway station, Moore Market Complex♿
2
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central bus stop· Chennai Central railway station, Moore Market Complex♿
3
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central market side· Chennai Central railway station, Moore Market Complex♿
4
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central parking side· Chennai Central railway station, Moore Market Complex♿
Interchange or connecting station. Follow color-coded signs for blue, suburban, mrts connections.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking
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