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Chennai Airport inaugurated a passenger pick-up plaza at Terminal 1

Chennai, Tamil Nadu13 Sept 2026

Chennai Airport inaugurated a passenger pick-up plaza near Terminal 1 to ease access for arriving passengers to cabs, reducing the need to walk to the multi-level car park. The article also says the airport’s ongoing modernisation (~₹2,500 crore) is expected to increase annual passenger capacity from about 20 million to 25 million, with new terminal works expected to be completed by April 2027, while Terminal 5 and a new ATC technical block are in planning.

Why it matters

The new pick-up facility changes how arrivals access ground transport at Terminal 1, improving last-mile convenience for passengers, especially elderly travellers and families.

Chennai International Airport