Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tondiarpet Distance & Taxi Fare
The distance from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tondiarpet is 29 km by road, approximately 50–60 min by car. Book a fixed-fare HJ Cabs taxi for the trip. Sedan from ₹1,043, SUV from ₹1,333, Innova Crysta from ₹1,755. 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 Tondiarpet Taxi Service
Landing at Chennai International Airport (MAA)? HJ Cabs runs the 29 km transfer to Tondiarpet every day, with air-conditioned Sedans, SUVs, and Innova Crystas driven by licensed, verified drivers. Covers the Royapuram (Kasimedu) fishing-harbour belt.
Tondiarpet is anchored by the Royapuram Fishing Harbour (Kasimedu), one of the city's largest fishing grounds, capable of berthing over a thousand mechanised and traditional boats and supplying a major share of Chennai's daily fish trade, and is a dense coastal locality in north Chennai, Tamil Nadu, sitting on the Bay of Bengal coastline immediately adjacent to Chennai Port. Tondiarpet has a long history as a working-class port and fishing community neighbourhood, having grown alongside the development of Chennai's harbour infrastructure through the colonial and post-independence periods. The economy here remains closely tied to the fishing trade, boat repair yards, and allied wholesale fish markets, alongside port-related logistics work. The locality is well connected, served by Tondiarpet metro station on the Chennai Metro and close to Chennai's central business areas.
- Distance: 29 km · Estimated travel time: 50–60 min
- Sedan ₹1,043 · SUV ₹1,333 · Innova Crysta ₹1,755
- Drop near Royapuram (Kasimedu) Fishing Harbour
- Tondiarpet is in Chennai district
- 24/7 Available
- Fixed Fare, No Surge
- Verified Drivers
Pickup
Chennai Airport (MAA)
Drop
Tondiarpet
Available Vehicles & Fares
Fare rates last updated: October 2026
How the Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tondiarpet Fare Is Calculated
| 29 km trip | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local base fare (covers the first 20 km) | ₹800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| Extra 9 km beyond 20 km (₹27 / ₹37 / ₹45 per km) | ₹243 | ₹333 | ₹405 |
| Total fare | ₹1,043 | ₹1,333 | ₹1,755 |
Tondiarpet Compared with Other Chennai Airport (MAA) Drops
| Drop from MAA | Distance | Time | Sedan fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tondiarpet (this route) | 29 km | 50–60 min | ₹1,043 |
| Washermanpet | 27 km | 50–58 min | ₹989 |
| Avadi | 28 km | 50–60 min | ₹1,016 |
| Madhavaram | 28 km | 50–60 min | ₹1,016 |
| Rk Pet | 31 km | 45–55 min | ₹1,097 |
| Ambattur | 32 km | 50–60 min | ₹1,124 |
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Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tondiarpet: FAQs
The distance from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tondiarpet is 29 km by road, and the drive takes approximately 50–60 min under normal traffic. The return distance from Tondiarpet to Chennai Airport (MAA) is the same 29 km. A HJ Cabs Sedan for this trip costs ₹1,043.
Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tondiarpet is approximately 29 km. Sedan fare: ₹1,043; SUV fare: ₹1,333; Innova Crysta fare: ₹1,755. 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 29 km and takes approximately 50–60 min under normal traffic conditions. Covers the Royapuram (Kasimedu) fishing-harbour belt.
For a Sedan: local base fare for the first 20 km (₹800) + 9 extra km × ₹27/km (₹243) = ₹1,043. The same build-up gives ₹1,333 for an SUV and ₹1,755 for an Innova Crysta. The line-by-line breakdown for all three vehicles is in the fare table on this page.
The drive from Tondiarpet to Chennai Airport (MAA) is 29 km and can take up to 1 hr. To reach the terminal 2 hours before a domestic departure, leave Tondiarpet at least 3 hr 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 Tondiarpet (near Royapuram (Kasimedu) Fishing Harbour), HJ Cabs drops airport passengers at nearby Chennai, Perambur, Egmore, Madhavaram, Mylapore. 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 (₹1,043, 4 passengers), SUV (₹1,333, 6 passengers), and Innova Crysta (₹1,755, 6–7 passengers with more luggage space). All vehicles are air-conditioned and driven by licensed, verified drivers.
Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tondiarpet Fare & Distance: Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tondiarpet is 29 km, approximately 50–60 min by road. Sedan fare from ₹1,043, SUV from ₹1,333, Innova Crysta from ₹1,755. Live flight tracking, 30 minutes free waiting, no advance payment. 24/7 booking with HJ Cabs.
- Distance
- 29 km
- Duration
- 50–60 min
- Sedan Fare
- ₹1,043
- SUV Fare
- ₹1,333
- Advance Payment
- Not required
- Innova Crysta available from ₹1,755
- Live flight tracking with 30 minutes free waiting after landing
- Fixed fare confirmed on WhatsApp before the trip starts