Route Network
Chennai Airport connects 58 destinations worldwide, with Mumbai standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Frankfurt-am-Main, and the shortest flight is to Tiruchirappally.
Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.
Chennai Airport is served by 32 airlines, with IndiGo in the lead at 49% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 64% of routes. 26 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 28 airlines operate international routes, compared with five airlines serving domestic routes. Lufthansa is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Frankfurt-am-Main with a flight time of 10 hrs 10 mins.
Chennai Airport provides direct service to 18 countries across four continents. The route network is 60% domestic and 40% international. United Arab Emirates is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #299 - Total destinations
- #252 - Domestic destinations
- #294 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #153 - Total flights
- #125 - Domestic flights
- #191 - International flights
- #176 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #153 - Total distance flown
- #336 - Distance per flight
- #178 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,011 ft 3,661 m 12,011 ft · 3,661 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 12,011 ft 3,661 m 12,011 ft · 3,661 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 9,491 ft 2,893 m 9,491 ft · 2,893 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 9,491 ft 2,893 m 9,491 ft · 2,893 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
Runways at Chennai Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.