โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
60
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
International โ Domestic
90
minutes
International โ International
120
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Chennai International Airport has two primary passenger areas: the older Kamaraj Domestic Terminal (T1) on the north side and the newer integrated terminal handling international departures and arrivals (T4/T2) to the south. A covered skybridge links the buildings, and moving between them typically takes 7โ10 minutes on foot with clear overhead signage. Gates for widebody international services are clustered on the southern concourse, while domestic gates largely occupy the northern pier, so allow extra time if your connection requires swapping sides.
Security screening for domestic flights sits immediately after the check-in halls in T1, with three to five lanes open during peaks; international passengers clear a separate checkpoint in the combined T4/T2 area after immigration. Early mornings (04:00โ07:00) and late evenings (20:00โ23:00) see the longest waits, often 20โ35 minutes, while mid-day queues are usually under 15 minutes. Transit passengers connecting airside between international flights can follow โTransfer Deskโ signs near Gate 17 to avoid re-clearing security when eligible.
Arriving international passengers proceed to immigration counters on Level 1 of the southern terminal, where e-Visa and Indian passport lines are separated; processing typically ranges from 15โ40 minutes depending on charter activity. Customs checkpoints follow baggage reclaim with a Red/Green channel layout, and domestic-to-domestic transfers require collecting bags landside before re-checking at T1. Disabled and senior travelers can request assistance desks near Belt 3 and at the curbside, and there is a dedicated immigration counter for wheelchair users.
Amenities are concentrated landside in the common forecourt and airside near the southern gates, with 24-hour restaurants such as Saravana Bhavan and international options like Subway and Cafรฉ Coffee Day. Lounges include the Travel Club in both domestic and international areas, plus airline-specific lounges used by Star Alliance carriers near Gate 16. Retail ranges from handicrafts and electronics to duty-free shops positioned after outbound immigration.
Accessibility is supported by elevators at every pier junction, tactile floor paths, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Family rooms with changing stations sit near Gates 5 and 17, and a small childrenโs play corner is in the domestic departure lounge. Baby-care rooms and drinking-water stations are signposted throughout both terminals, and free WiโFi is available after OTP verification.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow adequate time for connections. Check with airline for specific requirements.
โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
60
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Adampur Airport (AIP) serves the Jalandhar/Doaba region of Punjab, India, with a compact passenger terminal adjacent to an air force station. The civil terminal hosts airline checkโin counters, security screening, and a small departure lounge; boarding is at ground level via stairs or buses depending on stand assignment. Arrivals proceed to a simple baggage reclaim area and exit into the public hall.\n\nWalking distances are short. From curb/parking to checkโin is typically 2โ4 minutes. From security to the nearest boarding gates takes around 3โ5 minutes, and to remote stands 5โ8 minutes including bus transfer when used. There are no interโterminal transfers.\n\nSecurity screening follows Indian civil aviation requirements at the entrance to departures. As a domestic outstation, AIP does not provide immigration or customs; international formalities are completed at larger Indian hubs on connecting itineraries. Peak festival periods can lengthen security and checkโin queuesโarrive early.\n\nAmenities include basic seating, restrooms, snack kiosks or tea/coffee counters, and limited convenience retail; ATMs and rideโhail pickup zones may be available at the forecourt. WiโFi availability can vary. Taxis and preโarranged cars provide primary ground transport to Jalandhar and surrounds.\n\nAccessibility is supported with stepโfree routes and accessible restrooms; wheelchair assistance can be booked through airlines. Family facilities are limitedโbring baby supplies and snacks as retail options are modest.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow adequate time for connections. Check with airline for specific requirements.
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