Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tambaram Distance & Taxi Fare
The distance from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tambaram is 20 km by road, approximately 30–40 min by car. Book a fixed-fare HJ Cabs taxi for the trip. Sedan from ₹800, SUV from ₹1,000, Innova Crysta from ₹1,350. Live flight tracking, 30 minutes free waiting after landing, no advance payment, no surge pricing. Book in under 60 seconds via WhatsApp.
- Live flight tracking
- No advance payment
- Fixed upfront fare
- No surge pricing
Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tambaram Taxi Service
Landing at Chennai International Airport (MAA)? HJ Cabs runs the 20 km transfer to Tambaram every day, with air-conditioned Sedans, SUVs, and Innova Crystas driven by licensed, verified drivers. Covers Chromepet, Pallavaram, and Tambaram east/west.
Tambaram is a major suburb in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, located about 30 km south of Chennai Central along the GST Road corridor toward Chennai International Airport. It is best known as the home of Madras Christian College, founded in 1837 and one of Asia's oldest extant colleges, which moved to its sprawling 365-acre wooded Tambaram campus in 1937 and hosted the landmark 1938 Tambaram Conference that helped found the World Council of Churches. The town is also anchored by Tambaram railway station, one of the busiest junctions on the Chennai Beach-Chengalpattu suburban line and a terminus for several long-distance trains, which has driven the town's growth from a railway settlement into one of Chennai's busiest residential and transit suburbs. Tambaram is also home to Air Force Station Tambaram, a historic Indian Air Force base whose founders' day open events draw families from across the surrounding neighbourhoods. The town's rail and road connectivity, along with its cluster of engineering colleges along GST Road, have made it a hub for daily commuter and corporate travel.
- Distance: 20 km · Estimated travel time: 30–40 min
- Sedan ₹800 · SUV ₹1,000 · Innova Crysta ₹1,350
- Drop near Madras Christian College
- Tambaram is in Chengalpattu district
- 24/7 Available
- Fixed Fare, No Surge
- Verified Drivers
Pickup
Chennai Airport (MAA)
Drop
Tambaram
Available Vehicles & Fares
Fare rates last updated: October 2026
How the Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tambaram Fare Is Calculated
| 20 km trip | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local base fare (covers the first 20 km) | ₹800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| Total fare | ₹800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
Tambaram Compared with Other Chennai Airport (MAA) Drops
| Drop from MAA | Distance | Time | Sedan fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tambaram (this route) | 20 km | 30–40 min | ₹800 |
| Royapettah | 18 km | 35–45 min | ₹800 |
| Anna Nagar | 19 km | 30–45 min | ₹800 |
| Purasawalkam | 20 km | 40–45 min | ₹800 |
| Porur | 20 km | 30–40 min | ₹800 |
| Triplicane | 21 km | 40–50 min | ₹827 |
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No Surge Pricing
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Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tambaram: FAQs
The distance from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tambaram is 20 km by road, and the drive takes approximately 30–40 min under normal traffic. The return distance from Tambaram to Chennai Airport (MAA) is the same 20 km. A HJ Cabs Sedan for this trip costs ₹800.
Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tambaram is approximately 20 km. Sedan fare: ₹800; SUV fare: ₹1,000; Innova Crysta fare: ₹1,350. Billed as a local trip (covers the first 20 km, then a per-km rate beyond). Fixed fare, no surge pricing, confirmed on WhatsApp before the trip starts.
The journey is about 20 km and takes approximately 30–40 min under normal traffic conditions. Covers Chromepet, Pallavaram, and Tambaram east/west.
For a Sedan: local base fare for the first 20 km (₹800) = ₹800. The same build-up gives ₹1,000 for an SUV and ₹1,350 for an Innova Crysta. The line-by-line breakdown for all three vehicles is in the fare table on this page.
The drive from Tambaram to Chennai Airport (MAA) is 20 km and can take up to 40 min. To reach the terminal 2 hours before a domestic departure, leave Tambaram at least 2 hr 40 min before your flight time (add one more hour for an international flight). HJ Cabs runs this return trip at the same fixed fare.
Yes. Besides Tambaram (near Madras Christian College), HJ Cabs drops airport passengers at nearby Pallavaram, Kundrathur, Poonamallee, Sholinganallur, Alandur. The fare changes with the exact distance from Chennai Airport (MAA), so share your drop address on WhatsApp for a confirmed price.
Every HJ Cabs pickup from Chennai Airport (MAA) includes live flight tracking and 30 minutes of free waiting after landing. No advance payment is required: the fare is confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch and paid by cash or UPI at the end of the trip.
HJ Cabs offers Sedan (₹800, 4 passengers), SUV (₹1,000, 6 passengers), and Innova Crysta (₹1,350, 6–7 passengers with more luggage space). All vehicles are air-conditioned and driven by licensed, verified drivers.
Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tambaram Fare & Distance: Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tambaram is 20 km, approximately 30–40 min by road. Sedan fare from ₹800, SUV from ₹1,000, Innova Crysta from ₹1,350. Live flight tracking, 30 minutes free waiting, no advance payment. 24/7 booking with HJ Cabs.
- Distance
- 20 km
- Duration
- 30–40 min
- Sedan Fare
- ₹800
- SUV Fare
- ₹1,000
- Advance Payment
- Not required
- Innova Crysta available from ₹1,350
- Live flight tracking with 30 minutes free waiting after landing
- Fixed fare confirmed on WhatsApp before the trip starts