Chennai Airport (MAA) Lounges: A Complete Guide

Chennai International Airport (MAA) is one of India’s busiest airports, serving more than 22 million passengers each year through its domestic and international terminals.

If you’re departing from Chennai Airport and looking for somewhere quieter to relax before your flight, you’ll find several airport lounges offering complimentary food and drinks, Wi-Fi, charging points, comfortable seating, and shower facilities.

This guide explains every lounge at Chennai Airport, where each one is located, and how to access it.

TFS Travel Club Lounge Entry. Courtesy of cardexpert.in

Chennai Airport has four TFS Travel Club lounges across its terminals. Two lounges are located in Terminal 1 for domestic passengers, one international lounge is located in Terminal 2, and another domestic lounge serves Terminal 4.

All Chennai Airport lounges offer complimentary food and drinks, Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, and charging facilities, while the international lounge also includes showers.

The TFS Travel Club Lounges in Terminal 1 provide a peaceful environment separate from the busy terminal. They offer complimentary food and beverages, as well as digital newspapers and magazines accessible through the PressReader app. The lounges are air-conditioned and have comfortable seating. Additionally, both lounges feature free Wi-Fi and charging points for electronic devices.

There are two TFS Travel Club Lounges in Terminal 1:

1. Near Gate 1: After security, take the elevator to the 3rd Floor. The lounge is located across from Gates 1-3.

2. Near Gate 5: After security, the lounge is located on the 3rd floor near Gate 5.

Both lounges are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For The Travel Club Lounge A (on the 3rd floor near gates 1-3):

• Flexible Day Pass:

For The Travel Club Lounge B (on the 3rd floor near gate 5):

• Flexible Day Pass:

• Other Advance Purchase Options:

  • Lounge Pass offers access to this lounge for US$19 per person, for a maximum of 3 hours. This option requires you to pre-book the time and date of your stay.

For both Lounges:

• Memberships:

  • A Dragonpass membership plan will get you entry into both lounges, for a maximum 3-hour stay. You can also purchase a one-off walk-up pass to either lounge for $55 USD, without a membership.

  • Priority Pass members can access these lounges for up to 3 hours as per their membership benefits.

  • Complimentary guest entitlements will depend on how you have obtained your membership with any of these programs.

• Cardholders:

  • Access is available through cards offering Priority Pass, Lounge Key, or Dragonpass memberships. Examples include:

    • Priority Pass‑linked cards like American Express Platinum and Diners Club

    • Lounge Key via eligible Mastercards.

    • Dragonpass via Visa Airport Companion (Visa Platinum/Infinite/Signature)

    • Mastercard Travel Pass

• Walk-Up Access: You can purchase a pass directly at the reception desk.

The international TFS Travel Club Lounge in Terminal 2 offers amenities similar to those of its domestic counterparts, including complimentary food and beverages, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating. It also provides shower facilities for refreshing before long-haul flights.

Located after Security Checks, 2nd Floor.

This lounge is open 24 hours a day.

• Flexible Day Pass:

• Other Advance Purchase Options:

  • Lounge Pass offers access to this lounge for US$32 per person for up to 3 hours. This option requires you to pre-book the time and date of your stay.

• Memberships:

  • A Dragonpass membership plan will get you entry into this lounge, for a maximum 2 hour stay. You can also purchase a one-off walk-up pass for $55 USD, without a membership.

  • Priority Pass members can access this lounge for up to 3 hours as per their membership benefits.

  • Complimentary guest entitlements will depend on how you have obtained your membership with any of these programs.

• Travel Class Or Airline Status:

  • You are entitled to access this lounge if you are flying business or first class, or are an oneworld Emerald or Sapphire tier member, and are flying on one of the following:

    • British Airways

    • Cathay Pacific

    • Malaysia Airlines

    • Qatar Airways

    • Sri Lankan Airlines

• Cardholders:

  • Access is available through cards offering Priority Pass, Lounge Key, or Dragonpass memberships. Examples include:

    • Priority Pass‑linked cards like American Express Platinum and Diners Club

    • Lounge Key via eligible Mastercards.

    • Dragonpass via Visa Airport Companion (Visa Platinum/Infinite/Signature)

    • Mastercard Travel Pass

• Walk-Up Access: You can purchase a pass directly at the reception desk.

Wi-Fi, flight monitors, TVs, premium food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Airside - after Security Checks, proceed through the Security Hold Area, turn left, and take the elevator opposite Gate 17 to the 3rd Floor. The lounge is located at the end of the corridor.

Open 24 hours daily.

• Flexible Day Pass:

• Memberships:

  • A Dragonpass membership plan will get you entry into this lounge, for a maximum 3 hour stay. You can also purchase a one-off walk-up pass for $55 USD, without a membership.

  • Priority Pass members can access this lounge for up to 3 hours as per their membership benefits.

  • Complimentary guest entitlements will depend on how you have obtained your membership with any of these programs.

• Cardholders:

  • Access is available through cards offering Priority Pass, Lounge Key, or Dragonpass memberships. Examples include:

    • Priority Pass‑linked cards like American Express Platinum and Diners Club

    • Lounge Key via eligible Mastercards.

    • Dragonpass via Visa Airport Companion (Visa Platinum/Infinite/Signature)

    • Mastercard Travel Pass

• Walk-Up Access: You can purchase a pass directly at the reception desk.

Chennai Airport lounges provide one of the easiest ways to make your time at Chennai International Airport more comfortable.

Whether you’re departing from the domestic or international terminal, you’ll find lounges offering food and drinks, Wi-Fi, charging points, comfortable seating, and business facilities.

Before arriving at Chennai Airport, check whether your credit card, airline status, or lounge membership provides complimentary access, or purchase a day pass if available.