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- Lowest recent price SAR 2,233
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- Best days to book Friday, Thursday
- Average over the last 30 days SAR 2,207
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Last update: 09 August 2026 07:58
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Transportation to Airport from Chennai City Center
Chennai Intl. Airport
The distance between the city center of Chennai in India and Chennai International Airport is approximately 21 kilometers. You can cover this distance by taking a train, bus, taxi or by renting a car, in 50 minutes on average.
Train
Train is the most used means of transportation of Chennai, which is a large and crowded city. Trains depart every 5-6 minutes, and their period between the stops is 2 minutes. When you want to go to the airport from the city center, there are no stops right in front of the terminal; however, you can take a short walk when you get off at Tirusulam stop. The duration of your journey depends on the station you take the train at in the city. To get off at this stop, you must come to Park Train Station in the city center and then take one of the local trains going to Tambaram or Chengalpet direction.
Contrary to the general perception in the country, the wagons of the trains in Chennai are quite clean and have air conditioners. One train ticket costs maximum 40 Indian Rupees (1 INR=0.015 USD), and you can buy the tickets at every station. This cost is more reasonable than the airport transfers with a rented car or taxi; it is the most economical transportation alternative.
Bus
In your transfers to the airport from the city center, another economical alternative is to take a bus. This journey, by local buses, takes approximately 40 minutes. You can come close to the airport by the buses that you can take from the bus stops in the city center and goes from the direction of Thindivam (Trichy). The first bus departs from the harbor in the city center at 10:00 every day. Because the drivers are quite used to tourists, you can get their help for the stop you are going to get off at.
Taxi
If your backpack is not the only thing with you and you do not want to wait at bus stops or train stations, the most practical option you can prefer for transfer to the airport from the city center of Chennai is to take a taxi. Taxis, which you can stop within the traffic or reserve on the Internet, are active 24/7, and you can complete your transfer in about 30 minutes by taking them. For your transfer, which will cost 350-500 Indian Rupees on average, you can call a taxi from the well-known companies such as City Taxi (+91 82972 82979) and Fast Track (+91 44288 89999). You can also save money by benefitting from joint taxis, which are among the alternatives that tourists mostly resort to.
Car Rental
If your flight is at an early hour and you want to go to the airport with your own car, you will encounter several companies in the city, offering options in this matter. In order to see compared prices in the type of vehicle you prefer, you can search regional companies on the Internet and get offers from international brands such as Hertz, Avis, Alamo and Europcar.
Airport Information
Chennai International Airport serves Chennai, which is one of the biggest cities of India. With its active traffic, it is the fourth busiest airport of India following Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The airport, which is visited by approximately 20 million passengers per year and has adjacent international and domestic flights terminals, is located 21 kilometers far from the city center. While the domestic flights terminal is named after K. Kamaraj, one of the former Indian ministers, the international flights terminal is named as CN Annadurai.
While waiting for the departure of your plane in Chennai International Airport, which is the busiest airport of South India, you can visit shops and spend time in restaurants and cafes. Besides, the airport provides services such as free Wi-Fi, car rental offices and ATMs.
Transportation to Alice Springs City Center from Airport
Alice Springs Airport
You can travel to the city center from Alice Springs Airport by taxi. The city center is located 15 kilometers of the airport which is used for direct or connecting flights to many points of Australia and the world. Travelling to the city center from Alice Springs Airport by taxi lasts about 25 minutes. In Alice Springs which is a small settlement with a population of approximately 27 thousand inhabitants, you can prefer private transfer vehicles or rental cars for your transportation to the city center from the airport.
Alice Springs Airport offers many alternatives for its guests. Comfortable lounges as well as eating and drinking areas are among the services offered at the airport.
Thanks to the parking area at the airport, passengers travelling with their private cars in Alice Springs can benefit from the advantage and comfort of travelling by parking their cars in the airport parking area.
Taxi
If you prefer making a reservation in advance in order to benefit from the service offered by Alice Springs Taxis at Alice Springs Airport, you can get in contact with the city taxis by calling 08 8952 1877. Territory Taxis, which is another taxi alternative, can be reached by calling 08 8953 3322.
Taxis pick up their passengers from Alice Springs Airport and carry them to the city center, which is 15 kilometers away, in about 20 minutes. The most important factor determining the cost of the taxi that you will get on from Alice Springs Airport is, of course, the total distance. If your destination isn’t close to the city center, you can pay more. Likewise, if your destination is close to the city center, you can pay less. However, travelling to the city center from Alice Springs Airport by taxi costs approximately 33-34 dollars.
You can also rent a private car at Alice Springs Airport. If you consider this option, you can get in contact with A&P Private Hire by calling 08 8953 3030 and obtain information about the procedure. You can also get in contact with Denis Private Hire, which is another alternative, by calling 0418 853 075.
Airport Shuttle
Passengers who prefer using private shuttles from the airport can travel to Alice Springs city center for a more affordable cost compared to taxi. Alice Wanderer Airport Transfers vehicles wait for their passengers at the exit of Alice Springs Airport terminal at almost every hour of the day. One-way ticket price of the shuttles is 16,50 dollars per person. The cost of round-trip ticket is 30 dollars per person. One-way ticket price is 33 dollars for two passengers. The cost of round-trip ticket is 60 dollars for two passengers. One-way ticket price is 44 dollars for three passengers. The cost of round-trip ticket is 80 dollars for three passengers. Ticket prices of the airport shuttles can vary in certain periods. For this reason, you can obtain information about the latest ticket prices by getting in contact with the individual responsible after you land at the airport. Students and passengers over a certain age can benefit from the airport shuttles by paying a more budget-friendly amount. All they need to do is to show their identity cards. Passengers travelling with their families and passengers with children can also be charged reduced prices. If you want to get in contact with Alice Wanderer Airport Transfers, you can call 1800 722 111 if you are in Australia or +61 8 8952 2111 if you call from another country. In this way, you can get detailed information about Alice Springs Airport shuttles.
Car Rental
At Alice Springs Airport, you can see global car rental companies such as Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Europcar and AVIS that you can also come across in many parts of the world. Passengers, who prefer renting a car from the airport, should bring their passports or other valid identity cards and driver documents with them in order to rent a car from one of the car rental offices located at Alice Springs Airport. You can receive your car following the car rental process which lasts only a few minutes.
If you want to rent a car from AVIS, you can get in contact with the company by calling 13 63 33. You can also call 13 27 27 in order to reach the office of Budget offering service in the region. If you prefer Europcar, you can call 13 13 90 and get detailed information about car rental procedure and make a reservation in advance.
If you want to rent a car from Hertz after you land at Alice Springs Airport, you can call 13 30 39 and choose a car according to your budget and needs. You can also call 1300 36 72 27 for Thrifty which offers comfortable vehicle options.
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Last update: 09.08.2026


