Thousand Lights To Chennai International Airport
ShortestShortest Route
Thousand Lights
purple interchange
Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
AG – DMS
+2.88 min2.88 min · 1.31 km
Teynampet
+5.74 min2.86 min · 1.3 km
Nanganallur Road
+22.98 min2.88 min · 1.31 km
Meenambakkam
+25.84 min2.86 min · 1.3 km
Chennai International Airport
suburban interchangeairport interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated13.06 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
29 min
Total time
10
stops
13.06 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Lights | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Chennai International Airport | 05:00 | 23:00 |
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 guideTravel green
1.76 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.81 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~52 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹40
Bike
₹88
Auto
₹186
Cab
₹338
Estimates for 13.06 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
Thousand Lights
Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Thousand Lights main road· Thousand Lights area♿
2
Thousand Lights bus stop· Thousand Lights area♿
3
Thousand Lights market side· Thousand Lights area♿
4
Thousand Lights parking side· Thousand Lights area♿
Interchange or connecting station. Follow color-coded signs for purple connections.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking
Arrival station
Chennai International Airport
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