Once the new airport is linked by metro, travellers from the city will have uninterrupted access to it. Passengers can switch corridors at Alandur and Alapakkam from Meenambakkam to reach Parandur.

Chennai Metro Rail opens new parking area near airport station to address commuter needs, with shuttle service available.

He noted that due to heavy urbanisation around the present Chennai airport at Meenambakkam, land acquisition and airport expansion within city boundaries is not possible. He added that the new ...