Chennai Airport Taxi Service — Fare & Distance from Every Locality

Arriving in Chennai from abroad?

Pre-book your MAA Airport transfer before you fly. City Cabs can coordinate your airport pickup, provide cab/driver details according to the booking process, arrange a name-printed placard, and handle special arrival requests in advance. If you do not yet have an active Indian SIM or mobile internet after landing, a pre-arranged identifiable pickup can reduce the need to depend on live connectivity.

How do I get an airport taxi in Chennai, and where is the pickup?

City Cabs Chennai provides pre-booked Chennai Airport (MAA) taxi pickup and drop, confirmed in advance rather than hailed on arrival. Once a booking is confirmed, your driver contacts you and the pickup follows the current airport instructions for West MLCP.

• For pre-booked cab pickup, follow the current airport pickup instructions provided for West MLCP. The terminals are connected to West MLCP, cab and taxi service counters are near the West MLCP ground-floor entrance, and buggy assistance is available. Pickup arrangements can vary for eligible PRM and senior-citizen assistance and current airport instructions.
• City Cabs shares the driver name and contact number before pickup; the driver contacts you on arrival and follows the current airport pickup instructions. Name-board assistance is available on request.
• Pre-booked airport trips are serviced 24/7, subject to booking confirmation.
• Any applicable airport parking, entry or other access charge will be disclosed in the quotation where applicable.

Which Chennai Airport terminal — Terminal 1, Terminal 2 or Terminal 4?

Chennai Airport (MAA) operates Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 for domestic flights and Terminal 2 (Anna International Terminal) for international flights. This is the current allocation published by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Tell us your terminal when booking so the driver plans the correct approach.

• Terminal 1 — Domestic (AAI current allocation).
• Terminal 2 (Anna International Terminal) — International (AAI current allocation).
• Terminal 4 — Domestic (AAI current allocation).
• For pre-booked cab pickup, follow the current airport pickup instructions provided for West MLCP. The terminals are connected to West MLCP, cab and taxi service counters are near the West MLCP ground-floor entrance, and buggy assistance is available. Pickup arrangements can vary for eligible PRM and senior-citizen assistance and current airport instructions.
• PRM and senior-citizen passengers may continue to be picked up at the arrival kerb.

Are Chennai Airport pickups available at midnight and through the night?

Yes, for pre-booked trips. Pre-booked airport trips are serviced 24/7, subject to booking confirmation. A late-night or early-morning airport pickup should therefore be booked and confirmed in advance — 24/7 here means round-the-clock service on confirmed bookings, not guaranteed on-the-spot dispatch at the terminal.

• Book ahead for night and pre-dawn departures so the vehicle and driver are confirmed before the trip.
• Flight monitoring is available for applicable pre-booked airport bookings using the flight details you provide.
• Any applicable night-time charge is shown in the quotation before you confirm.

How to book a Chennai Airport taxi — online, WhatsApp or call

Book online through the booking form on this site, on WhatsApp, or by calling +91 84282 97982. You receive a booking confirmation, and driver and vehicle details are shared before the pickup.

• Enter your pickup and drop addresses.
• Choose the date, time and vehicle type (sedan, SUV or larger).
• Add your flight number where applicable.
• Confirm the booking and receive your confirmation.
• City Cabs shares the driver name and contact number before pickup; the driver contacts you on arrival and follows the current airport pickup instructions. Name-board assistance is available on request.

Airport prepaid taxi compared with a pre-booked private cab (one way or round trip)

City Cabs Chennai is a pre-booked private cab service, not an airport-operated prepaid taxi counter. You reserve the vehicle in advance at a quoted fare, as a one way drop or a round trip, instead of joining a prepaid queue on arrival.

• Prepaid taxi counters at the airport are operated by the airport / licensed counter operators, and their rules and fares are set by them.
• A pre-booked City Cabs trip is confirmed before you land, with the fare quoted up front for one way or round trip travel.
• For pre-booked cab pickup, follow the current airport pickup instructions provided for West MLCP. The terminals are connected to West MLCP, cab and taxi service counters are near the West MLCP ground-floor entrance, and buggy assistance is available. Pickup arrangements can vary for eligible PRM and senior-citizen assistance and current airport instructions.
• Any applicable airport parking, entry or other access charge will be disclosed in the quotation where applicable.

Wheelchair, PRM and senior-citizen pickup at Chennai Airport

AAI states that taxis/cabs continue to be permitted to pick up PRM (Persons with Reduced Mobility) and Senior Citizens from the Arrival Kerb at all terminals, subject to applicable airport procedures. City Cabs coordinates this pickup in accordance with the applicable AAI airport assistance process.

• Please mention accessibility requirements when booking so the City Cabs team can coordinate the appropriate pickup procedure.
• For pre-booked cab pickup, follow the current airport pickup instructions provided for West MLCP. The terminals are connected to West MLCP, cab and taxi service counters are near the West MLCP ground-floor entrance, and buggy assistance is available. Pickup arrangements can vary for eligible PRM and senior-citizen assistance and current airport instructions.
• Buggy assistance inside the airport is provided by the airport, not by City Cabs.

Your driver at international arrivals — how you are contacted

Driver and vehicle details are shared through the City Cabs booking process before pickup, and the driver contacts you on arrival. Waiting and coordination are subject to your confirmed booking and the conditions applicable to it.

• City Cabs shares the driver name and contact number before pickup; the driver contacts you on arrival and follows the current airport pickup instructions. Name-board assistance is available on request.
• Flight monitoring is available for applicable pre-booked airport bookings using the flight details you provide.

Arriving in Chennai without an Indian SIM?

AAI states that Chennai Airport provides free Wi-Fi for 45 minutes, but connecting requires a valid Indian mobile number. International travellers should not rely entirely on having mobile connectivity immediately after landing.

• Your mobile connectivity may not be ready when you arrive, so a pre-arranged, clearly identified pickup is useful. Pre-arranging the pickup, meeting location and chauffeur details before departure can make arrival simpler.
• Share your flight number and terminal at booking so the pickup is planned before you land.
• Yes. City Cabs can arrange a chauffeur with your name printed on a placard so you can identify your pickup without depending entirely on mobile connectivity after landing. Confirm the airport meeting arrangement in advance.

Name placard airport pickup at Chennai Airport

Yes. City Cabs can arrange a chauffeur with your name printed on a placard so you can identify your pickup without depending entirely on mobile connectivity after landing. Confirm the airport meeting arrangement in advance.

• Useful for international arrivals, first-time visitors and travellers without active Indian mobile connectivity.
• The placard helps you identify your chauffeur; it does not change airport vehicle-access rules. The meeting point follows the confirmed airport pickup arrangement for your booking.

Airport pickup assistance for passengers who may need extra help

Normal taxi pickup at Chennai Airport is at West MLCP. AAI states that taxis/cabs continue to be permitted to pick up PRM (Persons with Reduced Mobility) and Senior Citizens from the Arrival Kerb at all terminals, subject to applicable airport procedures.

• Special Airport Pickup Assistance — subject to advance confirmation and applicable airport access/clearance. Requests may include: Pregnant traveller / expected mother with family members; Mother travelling with an infant or newborn and family members; Elderly passenger requiring additional assistance; Passenger with unusually heavy or numerous bags/suitcases; Passenger who may have difficulty walking to the normal taxi pickup area; Patient travelling with attendants; Other genuine mobility or arrival-assistance requirements.
• These special-assistance requests are not automatic Arrival-Kerb permissions.
• Please inform City Cabs in advance. We will coordinate the required airport assistance and confirm the permitted pickup arrangement and applicable charges before the journey.
• AAI provides free battery-operated vehicles/courtesy coaches for passenger transfers, and West MLCP has covered access and walkalator facilities. Advance coordination makes the transfer between terminal and pickup area easier for families, patients, infants or heavy luggage.

Know your cab before you arrive

Driver name, contact number, vehicle model and registration number are shared by WhatsApp and SMS 60–90 minutes before the scheduled pickup, or by 21:00 IST the previous evening for early-morning departures.

• Details are shared once a driver is assigned under the booking process — not at the moment of booking.
• Your booking reference is issued when the booking is confirmed.
• Complimentary waiting after wheels-down is 30 minutes for domestic arrivals and 60 minutes for international arrivals, measured from the actual landing time when the flight number is shared at booking.

Dedicated airport meet & greet and welcome service

For parents, spouse, children, friends, business guests or VIP guests. Special welcome arrangements can be requested in advance. They are not included in the taxi fare; the fare and any additional charges are aligned with the selected requirement and confirmed before the booking. Availability of every requested item is not guaranteed.

• Optional arrangements may include: Fresh flower bouquet or flower box; Chocolates; Gift hampers or dry fruits; Fresh drinking water or juices; Other specifically requested gifts/items.
• Confirmed in advance: Airport meeting/pickup location, Arrival date and time, Flight number, Terminal, Requested arrangement, Applicable additional charge.
• Secure online payment powered by Razorpay (UPI, cards, netbanking and wallets), or pay the driver. No card surcharge is added to the quoted fare.

Popular Hotel Transfers from Chennai MAA Airport

Choose your hotel and the booking form opens with the airport and hotel filled in; the fare is calculated from the actual road route for your direction. Hotels listed are popular destinations, not partners of City Cabs.

• ITC Grand Chola — Guindy, Chennai
• The Leela Palace Chennai — MRC Nagar, Chennai
• Taj Coromandel — Nungambakkam, Chennai
• Hyatt Regency Chennai — Teynampet, Chennai
• Park Hyatt Chennai — Guindy, Chennai
• Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre — Egmore, Chennai
• Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels — T. Nagar, Chennai
• Hablis Hotel Chennai — Guindy, Chennai
• Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway — OMR, Chennai
• Holiday Inn Express Chennai OMR Thoraipakkam — Thoraipakkam, Chennai

International and special-assistance arrival questions

Direct answers for travellers arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA):

• Where do Chennai Airport taxis normally pick up passengers? Normal taxi/cab pickup at Chennai Airport is at West MLCP. Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 are domestic; Terminal 2 is international.
• Can a taxi pick up a senior citizen at the Arrival Kerb? AAI states that taxis/cabs continue to be permitted to pick up PRM (Persons with Reduced Mobility) and Senior Citizens from the Arrival Kerb at all terminals, subject to applicable airport procedures.
• Can a PRM passenger be picked up at the Arrival Kerb? AAI states that taxis/cabs continue to be permitted to pick up PRM (Persons with Reduced Mobility) and Senior Citizens from the Arrival Kerb at all terminals, subject to applicable airport procedures.
• Can City Cabs arrange special airport pickup assistance? Special Airport Pickup Assistance — subject to advance confirmation and applicable airport access/clearance. Please inform City Cabs in advance. We will coordinate the required airport assistance and confirm the permitted pickup arrangement and applicable charges before the journey.
• Can I book a name-placard pickup? Yes. City Cabs can arrange a chauffeur with your name printed on a placard so you can identify your pickup without depending entirely on mobile connectivity after landing. Confirm the airport meeting arrangement in advance.
• What if I do not have an Indian SIM after landing? AAI states that Chennai Airport provides free Wi-Fi for 45 minutes, but connecting requires a valid Indian mobile number. Your mobile connectivity may not be ready when you arrive, so a pre-arranged, clearly identified pickup is useful. Pre-arranging the pickup, meeting location and chauffeur details before departure can make arrival simpler.
• Can City Cabs arrange pickup for a pregnant traveller? Request special airport assistance in advance; the pickup arrangement will be confirmed according to airport access procedures.
• Can City Cabs help a mother travelling with a newborn? Request advance assistance so the most convenient permitted pickup arrangement can be coordinated.
• Can City Cabs help passengers with heavy luggage? Request assistance in advance. City Cabs will coordinate the most suitable permitted pickup arrangement and confirm it before travel. An SUV or larger vehicle can be booked for extra luggage.
• Can City Cabs arrange a meet-and-greet? Yes, on request. Yes. City Cabs can arrange a chauffeur with your name printed on a placard so you can identify your pickup without depending entirely on mobile connectivity after landing. Confirm the airport meeting arrangement in advance.
• Can you arrange flowers, chocolates or a gift hamper? Special welcome arrangements can be requested in advance. They are not included in the taxi fare; the fare and any additional charges are aligned with the selected requirement and confirmed before the booking. Availability of every requested item is not guaranteed.
• Are welcome gifts included in the taxi fare? No. Welcome gifts and special arrangements are optional and never included in the taxi fare. Any additional charge is confirmed before the booking.
• How are special-request charges confirmed? Any additional charge for a special request is quoted and confirmed with you in advance, before the booking is finalised. Nothing is silently added to the taxi fare.
• Can I provide my flight number and terminal? Yes. Share your flight number and terminal when booking (Terminal 1/4 domestic, Terminal 2 international). Flight monitoring is available for applicable pre-booked airport bookings using the flight details you provide.
• When will cab and driver details be shared? Driver name, contact number, vehicle model and registration number are shared by WhatsApp and SMS 60–90 minutes before the scheduled pickup, or by 21:00 IST the previous evening for early-morning departures.

Frequently Asked Questions