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🚆 Chennai Metro: Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot

The Blue Line of the Chennai Metro connects Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot without any interchange. This direct route covers 252 km in approximately 503 minutes across 26 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Blue Line with no line changes required. Chennai International Airport station has been operational since 2016. Wimco Nagar Depot station opened in 2021.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot. It includes the interchange, station-by-station route, travel time, distance and Chennai Metro ticket price in one place. If you are comparing a metro map, metro route map or metro fare before travelling, the route summary below provides the live journey data available for this corridor.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~503 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 50
🎟️ Discounted: INR 40
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Chennai International Airport

Blue Line
→ Next: meenambakkam (3 min)
2

Meenambakkam

Blue Line
→ Next: nanganallur_road (225 min)
3

Nanganallur Road

Blue Line
→ Next: arignar_anna_alandur (221 min)
4

Arignar Anna Alandur

Blue Line
→ Next: guindy (2 min)
5

Guindy

Blue Line
→ Next: little_mount (2 min)
6

Little Mount

Blue Line
→ Next: saidapet (2 min)
7

Saidapet

Blue Line
→ Next: nandanam (3 min)
8

Nandanam

Blue Line
→ Next: teynampet (1 min)
9

Teynampet

Blue Line
→ Next: ag_dms (1 min)
10

AG-DMS

Blue Line
→ Next: thousand_lights (3 min)
11

Thousand Lights

Blue Line
→ Next: lic (2 min)
12

LIC

Blue Line
→ Next: government_estate (1 min)
13

Government Estate

Blue Line
→ Next: mgr_central_chennai_central (3 min)
14

MGR Central (Chennai Central)

Blue Line
→ Next: high_court (4 min)
15

High Court

Blue Line
→ Next: mannadi (1 min)
16

Mannadi

Blue Line
→ Next: washermanpet (2 min)
17

Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: sir_theagaraya_college (2 min)
18

Sir Theagaraya College

Blue Line
→ Next: tondiarpet (1 min)
19

Tondiarpet

Blue Line
→ Next: new_washermanpet (2 min)
20

New Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: toll_gate (2 min)
21

Toll Gate

Blue Line
→ Next: kaladipet (1 min)
22

Kaladipet

Blue Line
→ Next: thiruvottriyur_theradi (2 min)
23

Thiruvottriyur Theradi

Blue Line
→ Next: thiruvottriyur (2 min)
24

Thiruvottriyur

Blue Line
→ Next: wimco_nagar (2 min)
25

Wimco Nagar

Blue Line
→ Next: wimco_nagar_depot (1 min)
26

Wimco Nagar Depot

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Chennai International Airport → Meenambakkam

📏 Distance: 1.53 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
2

Meenambakkam → Nanganallur Road

📏 Distance: 112.57 km
⏱️ Time: 225 min
3

Nanganallur Road → Arignar Anna Alandur

📏 Distance: 110.73 km
⏱️ Time: 221 min
4

Arignar Anna Alandur → Guindy

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

Guindy → Little Mount

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Little Mount → Saidapet

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Saidapet → Nandanam

📏 Distance: 1.66 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
8

Nandanam → Teynampet

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
9

Teynampet → Ag Dms

📏 Distance: 0.83 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

AG-DMS → Thousand Lights

📏 Distance: 1.90 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
11

Thousand Lights → Lic

📏 Distance: 1.07 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
12

LIC → Government Estate

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
13

Government Estate → Mgr Central Chennai Central

📏 Distance: 1.71 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
14

MGR Central (Chennai Central) → High Court

📏 Distance: 2.41 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
15

High Court → Mannadi

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
16

Mannadi → Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

Washermanpet → Sir Theagaraya College

📏 Distance: 1.10 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
18

Sir Theagaraya College → Tondiarpet

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
19

Tondiarpet → New Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.32 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
20

New Washermanpet → Toll Gate

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
21

Toll Gate → Kaladipet

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
22

Kaladipet → Thiruvottriyur Theradi

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
23

Thiruvottriyur Theradi → Thiruvottriyur

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
24

Thiruvottriyur → Wimco Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.08 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
25

Wimco Nagar → Wimco Nagar Depot

📏 Distance: 0.59 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Chennai International Airport

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Meenambakkam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Nanganallur Road

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Arignar Anna Alandur

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Guindy

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Little Mount

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Saidapet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Nandanam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Teynampet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

AG-DMS

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Thousand Lights

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

LIC

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Government Estate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

High Court

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Mannadi

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Sir Theagaraya College

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Tondiarpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

New Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Toll Gate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Kaladipet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Wimco Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Wimco Nagar Depot

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Check for any service advisories before traveling
  • Consider purchasing a smart card for faster boarding and discounts
  • During peak hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains may be more crowded

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Timing

Q: How many stops are there from Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 26 stations on this route, covering 252 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Chennai International Airport?
A: The first metro from Chennai International Airport departs at 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Timings may vary — check the official metro app.

Q: How long does it take from Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 503 minutes under normal conditions, covering 252 km across 26 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot?
A: The standard token fare is INR 50. With a smart card, you pay INR 40 (10% discount applied automatically).

Q: Is there a discount on Chennai Metro tickets?
A: Yes. Smart card holders get a flat 10% discount on all fares. The fare from Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot drops from INR 50 to INR 40.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Chennai International Airport metro station?
A: Chennai International Airport is equipped with: Parking, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2016.

Q: What facilities are available at Wimco Nagar Depot metro station?
A: Wimco Nagar Depot offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2021.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Chennai International Airport to Wimco Nagar Depot is a 252 km, 503-minute journey with no line change. At INR 50 (or INR 40 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Chennai.

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Meenambakkam

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Chennai International Airport

Nanganallur Road

Nanganallur Road

Wimco Nagar Depot

Chennai International Airport

Arignar Anna Alandur

Arignar Anna Alandur

Wimco Nagar Depot

Chennai International Airport

Guindy

Guindy

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Chennai International Airport

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