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Arumbakkam to Chennai International Airport Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Board the Green Line towards St Thomas Mount · from Platform 1
Ride 5 stops to Arignar Anna Alandur.Change lines here -
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Board the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport · from Platform 1
Ride 3 stops to Chennai International Airport.
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Arumbakkam to Chennai International Airport on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Chennai International Airport from Arumbakkam by metro? Board the metro from Arumbakkam station and travel through 7 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Chennai International Airport.
The approximate travel time between Arumbakkam and Chennai International Airport is 0 hrs 20 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 11.4 Km. The first metro from Arumbakkam departs at 05:25 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:25 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Arumbakkam and Chennai International Airport stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹40 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹111 | ₹71 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹167 | ₹127 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹268 | ₹228 more |
Pre-calculated Weekly/Monthly Fare Chart
The fare shown below is calculated for daily, weekly, and monthly travel which includes both up and down journey and for a single person.
| Period | Cash | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | ₹80 | ₹64 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹400 | ₹320 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹480 | ₹384 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹560 | ₹448 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹1,600 | ₹1,280 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹1,920 | ₹1,536 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹2,240 | ₹1,792 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 1.72 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.76 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 14.7 minutes
- 🔥 Calories burned (walk to/from station): ~70 kcal
Safety Tips
- Stand behind the yellow line while waiting for the train.
- Keep your belongings secure and within sight at all times.
- Let passengers exit before boarding.
- Hold handrails while the train is moving.
- In an emergency, use the help point or alert station staff.
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A | HDFC Bank, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav college, Annamal Institute Of Hotel Management, MMDA Colony, MMDA Bus Stop, Amirthavalli Hall, Hotel G | |
| B | Aishwarya Mahal, Hotel Radha Regent, AR Rahman\'s KM college of Music And Technology, Hotel Le Club And Banquet, Chennai Park Inn, Arumbakkam MMDA Bus | |
| C | HDFC Bank, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav college, Annamal Institute Of Hotel Management, MMDA Colony, MMDA Bus Stop, Amirthavalli Hall, Hotel G | |
| D | SV High School Arumbakkam, Chennai Park Inn, Arumbakkam MMDA Bus Stop, Sowbhakiya Mahal |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A | Aero Hub Mall (PVR Cinemas), Bus Stop - Towards Tambaram/Koyambedu/Chennai Central, Aero Hub (Food Court & Car Parking), GST Road, Tirusulam Railway S | |
| B | Chennai International/Domestic Airport Terminals, Apollo Pharmacy, Aero Hub Mall (PVR Cinemas), AAI Staff Canteen, Aero Hub (Food Court & Car Parking) |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
