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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.

The passengers of Lombok International Airport, located in Lombok Island of Indonesia, can get to the city centre by using the taxis or buses. Departing from Lombok International Airport, the taxis and buses are at service between 07.00 and 22.00. Taxis are preferred by those looking for the comfort, speed and ease whereas buses are used by the ones who would like to get to the city centre without spending a lot.  

Bus 

Those who prefer public transport can take the bus from Lombok International Airport. These low-cost vehicles departing from the airport go to Mataram from Lombok International Airport for 25.000 Indonesian Rupiah. From the airport, the passengers can get to Ampenan for 35.000 Indonesian Rupiah, to Sengigi for 35.000 Indonesian Rupiah, again, and to Selong for 30.000 Indonesian Rupiah by bus. The buses depart from the airport from 07.00 to 22.00 every day.

Taxi

You can also take a taxi to arrive the city center from Lombok International Airport, which welcomes the passengers in Lombok Island of Indonesia, between 07.00 and 22.00 each day. Taxi fares are higher than the buses serving at the same hours. However, when you take a taxi, you can also carry your luggages with you comfortably and you can directly head to wherever you want in Lambok Island easily. On condition that you cannot see any taxi in the terminal of the airport, you can ask for one at the help desks of the airport and you can head to the city centre by a taxi after waiting for a while.

Renting a Car  

If you would like to drive a car by yourself to get to the city centre from Lombok International Airport, you can prefer renting a car at the terminal of the airport. There are also rental cars between 07:00 and 22:00, in addition to the taxis and buses. You can find numerous rent-a-car firms such as Dharma Lestari, BIL Local Transport, Pusaka Prima Transport, and KSU Mandalika at the arrivals terminal and take a car within a short time following some certain procedures and get to the city centre. Also, you can get support and information about the rent-a-car firms and other means of transport at the help desk of the airport.

Private Car 

The parking areas and waiting lots in Lombok International Airport make the private car owners’ lives easier. Moreover, due to the fact that the city centre is pretty close, the passengers using their own private cars can easily get to the centre from the airport.