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🚆 Chennai Metro: Thiruvottriyur to Chennai International Airport

The Blue Line of the Chennai Metro connects Thiruvottriyur to Chennai International Airport without any interchange. This direct route covers 250 km in approximately 499 minutes across 24 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Blue Line with no line changes required. Chennai International Airport station opened in 2016.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Thiruvottriyur to Chennai International Airport. It includes the interchange, station-by-station route, travel time, distance and Chennai Metro ticket price in one place. If you are comparing a metro map, metro route map or metro fare before travelling, the route summary below provides the live journey data available for this corridor.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~499 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 50
🎟️ Discounted: INR 40
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Thiruvottriyur

Blue Line
→ Next: thiruvottriyur_theradi (2 min)
2

Thiruvottriyur Theradi

Blue Line
→ Next: kaladipet (2 min)
3

Kaladipet

Blue Line
→ Next: toll_gate (1 min)
4

Toll Gate

Blue Line
→ Next: new_washermanpet (2 min)
5

New Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: tondiarpet (2 min)
6

Tondiarpet

Blue Line
→ Next: sir_theagaraya_college (1 min)
7

Sir Theagaraya College

Blue Line
→ Next: washermanpet (2 min)
8

Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: mannadi (2 min)
9

Mannadi

Blue Line
→ Next: high_court (1 min)
10

High Court

Blue Line
→ Next: mgr_central_chennai_central (4 min)
11

MGR Central (Chennai Central)

Blue Line
→ Next: government_estate (3 min)
12

Government Estate

Blue Line
→ Next: lic (1 min)
13

LIC

Blue Line
→ Next: thousand_lights (2 min)
14

Thousand Lights

Blue Line
→ Next: ag_dms (3 min)
15

AG-DMS

Blue Line
→ Next: teynampet (1 min)
16

Teynampet

Blue Line
→ Next: nandanam (1 min)
17

Nandanam

Blue Line
→ Next: saidapet (3 min)
18

Saidapet

Blue Line
→ Next: little_mount (2 min)
19

Little Mount

Blue Line
→ Next: guindy (2 min)
20

Guindy

Blue Line
→ Next: arignar_anna_alandur (2 min)
21

Arignar Anna Alandur

Blue Line
→ Next: nanganallur_road (221 min)
22

Nanganallur Road

Blue Line
→ Next: meenambakkam (225 min)
23

Meenambakkam

Blue Line
→ Next: chennai_international_airport (3 min)
24

Chennai International Airport

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Thiruvottriyur → Thiruvottriyur Theradi

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

Thiruvottriyur Theradi → Kaladipet

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Kaladipet → Toll Gate

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
4

Toll Gate → New Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

New Washermanpet → Tondiarpet

📏 Distance: 1.32 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Tondiarpet → Sir Theagaraya College

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
7

Sir Theagaraya College → Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.10 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

Washermanpet → Mannadi

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
9

Mannadi → High Court

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

High Court → Mgr Central Chennai Central

📏 Distance: 2.41 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
11

MGR Central (Chennai Central) → Government Estate

📏 Distance: 1.71 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
12

Government Estate → Lic

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
13

LIC → Thousand Lights

📏 Distance: 1.07 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
14

Thousand Lights → Ag Dms

📏 Distance: 1.90 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
15

AG-DMS → Teynampet

📏 Distance: 0.83 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
16

Teynampet → Nandanam

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
17

Nandanam → Saidapet

📏 Distance: 1.66 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
18

Saidapet → Little Mount

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
19

Little Mount → Guindy

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
20

Guindy → Arignar Anna Alandur

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
21

Arignar Anna Alandur → Nanganallur Road

📏 Distance: 110.73 km
⏱️ Time: 221 min
22

Nanganallur Road → Meenambakkam

📏 Distance: 112.57 km
⏱️ Time: 225 min
23

Meenambakkam → Chennai International Airport

📏 Distance: 1.53 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Kaladipet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Toll Gate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

New Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Tondiarpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Sir Theagaraya College

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Mannadi

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

High Court

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Government Estate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

LIC

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Thousand Lights

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

AG-DMS

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Teynampet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Nandanam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Saidapet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Little Mount

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Guindy

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Arignar Anna Alandur

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Nanganallur Road

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Meenambakkam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Chennai International Airport

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Check for any service advisories before traveling
  • Consider purchasing a smart card for faster boarding and discounts
  • During peak hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains may be more crowded

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Timing

Q: How many stops are there from Thiruvottriyur to Chennai International Airport on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 24 stations on this route, covering 250 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Thiruvottriyur?
A: The first metro from Thiruvottriyur departs at 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Timings may vary — check the official metro app.

Q: How long does it take from Thiruvottriyur to Chennai International Airport by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 499 minutes under normal conditions, covering 250 km across 24 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Thiruvottriyur to Chennai International Airport?
A: The standard token fare is INR 50. With a smart card, you pay INR 40 (10% discount applied automatically).

Q: Is there a discount on Chennai Metro tickets?
A: Yes. Smart card holders get a flat 10% discount on all fares. The fare from Thiruvottriyur to Chennai International Airport drops from INR 50 to INR 40.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Thiruvottriyur metro station?
A: Thiruvottriyur has standard metro facilities including ticketing counters and waiting areas.

Q: What facilities are available at Chennai International Airport metro station?
A: Chennai International Airport offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2016.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Thiruvottriyur to Chennai International Airport is a 250 km, 499-minute journey with no line change. At INR 50 (or INR 40 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Chennai.

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