How to get there

How to Get Here

Planning your trip to Chennai? Put your worries at bay, because the city is exceptionally well connected by road, rail and air – across both domestic and international networks. Using the information below on how to reach Chennai Trade Centre, first-time visitors can plan their journey with ease, choosing from multiple modes of transport and a wide range of price options to suit their convenience.

DESTINATION Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam

How to Reach Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai

Conveniently located in Nandambakkam, Chennai Trade Centre sits just 5.5–7 km from Chennai International Airport, making it one of the most accessible venues in The city

By Air

6–7 KM

10–15 min drive

Chennai International Airport (Meenambakkam), served by both domestic and international flights, is the nearest airport — just a 10–15 minute drive (approx. 6–7 km) from the venue. Prepaid taxis, app-based cabs (Ola/Uber), and airport shuttles are readily available, with fares typically around ₹390–550

By Train

2.4–4.7 KM

Central · Egmore · Mambalam

The venue is well connected to Chennai's key railway stations — Chennai Central (approx. 4.7 km), the city's primary long-distance terminus, Chennai Egmore (approx. 3.5 km), and Mambalam (approx. 2.4 km), the closest suburban station. From any of these, the venue is a short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride away.

By Metro

20–24 MIN

from Chennai Central via Corridor 1

The nearest metro station is Alandur / St. Thomas Mount (Blue & Green Lines), from where the venue is a quick cab or auto ride. From Chennai Central, the metro (Corridor 1) to Alandur takes just 20–24 minutes and costs as little as ₹30–40, making it the most economical fast option

By Bus

Route 54L

Central → Trade Centre, direct

Chennai Trade Centre is well served by MTC city buses, with the Nandambakkam (Trade Centre) bus stop located right at the venue. Key routes include 49, 54, 54P, 85, and 154. A direct bus (Route 54L) runs from Chennai Central to the Trade Centre for just ₹10–45. Auto-rickshaws and app-based cabs are also widely available across the city.

Quick recommendation

Priority	Best option	Time	Cost
Fastest Recommended	Taxi / cab from the airport	10–15 min	₹390–550
Most economical	Metro to Alandur + short cab	20–24 min	₹30–40
Budget / local	MTC Bus — Route 54L	~58 min	₹10–45

For most first-time visitors and delegates, a taxi from the airport — or the metro to Alandur followed by a short cab — offers the best balance of convenience and cost.

Airlines operating at Chennai (MAA)

TERMINAL 1 — DOMESTIC

Domestic airlines

IndiGo (6E)
Air India (AI)
Air India Express (IX)
Akasa Air (QP)
SpiceJet (SG)
Alliance Air

TERMINAL 2 / 4 — INTERNATIONAL

International airlines

Middle East & Gulf

Emirates (EK)
Qatar Airways (QR)
Etihad Airways (EY)
Air Arabia (G9) / Abu Dhabi
Oman Air (WY)
Gulf Air (GF)
Kuwait Airways (KU)

Southeast & East Asia

Singapore Airlines (SQ)
Malaysia Airlines (MH)
AirAsia / Thai AirAsia
Cathay Pacific (CX)
Thai Airways Int'l (TG)
SriLankan Airlines (UL)
FitsAir

Europe

British Airways (BA)
Lufthansa (LH)
Turkish Airlines (TK)

Africa & Others

Ethiopian Airlines (ET)
Air Mauritius (MK)
Air Austral
Biman Bangladesh (BG)
US-Bangla Airlines (BS)

Good to know for delegates

T1 (Domestic) and the International Terminal are about 1–1.5 km apart, connected by a free shuttle and covered walkway — always check your boarding pass for the correct terminal.

Chennai has strong non-stop international connectivity to hubs like Dubai, Singapore, Doha, Frankfurt, London and Kuala Lumpur — convenient for overseas delegates flying in.

Chennai International Airport metro station