Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Chennai Airport Raises Parking Fees, New Rates Start Sunday
The Airports Authority of India has raised parking prices at Chennai airport.
The new prices start at 12:01 a.m.
Sunday.
Cars will cost a little more to park for many time periods.
Some short-stay prices for two-wheelers stay the same, but some longer-stay prices rise.
Vehicles that pick up or drop off passengers will also pay higher charges.
Airport workers have monthly parking fees for cars and two-wheelers.
Losing a parking ticket will also mean paying a penalty, as well as the parking charge.
The article says people had little time to get ready for the changes.
The Airports Authority of India increased parking charges at Chennai airport, with revised rates taking effect at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.
The reported increases range from Rs. 5 to Rs. 110 across vehicle types and parking durations.
Car fees rose, including from Rs. 85 to Rs. 90 for up to 30 minutes and from Rs. 550 to Rs. 580 for 10 to 24 hours.
Some two-wheeler rates remain unchanged, while longer-stay fees increased; monthly staff parking is Rs. 580 for cars and Rs. 230 for two-wheelers.
Pick-up and drop-off vehicle charges and lost-ticket penalties also increased; the article says users had little time to prepare.
- Who
- The Airports Authority of India and users of Chennai airport parking.
- What
- Parking charges, pick-up and drop-off fees, and lost-ticket penalties have increased; some two-wheeler rates are unchanged.
- When
- The revised rates take effect at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.
- Where
- Chennai airport.
- Effective time
- 12:01 a.m. Sunday
- Reported increase range
- Rs. 5 to Rs. 110
- Car parking, up to 30 minutes
- Raised from Rs. 85 to Rs. 90
- Car parking, 10 to 24 hours
- Raised from Rs. 550 to Rs. 580
- Monthly staff parking
- Rs. 580 for cars and Rs. 230 for two-wheelers
- Lost-ticket penalties
- Rs. 580 for cars and Rs. 175 for two-wheelers, in addition to parking charges
- Pick-up/drop-off, fewer than 16 seats
- First 30 minutes now cost Rs. 345