Airports of Tamil Nadu

Four international airports is the headline fact; the rest is matching city to status.

Syllabus: GS Unit II (Geography: transport)
AirportCityStatus
Chennai InternationalChennaiThe state's busiest; among India's metro gateways
Coimbatore InternationalCoimbatoreInternational
Tiruchirappalli InternationalTiruchirappalliInternational; strong Southeast Asia links
Madurai InternationalMaduraiInternational
SalemSalemDomestic
Thoothukudi (Tuticorin)ThoothukudiDomestic

Salem and Thoothukudi round out the list as domestic airfields; four international airports is the headline count to hold.

Frequently asked questions

How many international airports does Tamil Nadu have?
Four: Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli and Madurai.
Which Tamil Nadu airport has strong Southeast Asia links?
Tiruchirappalli International is the one known for its strong Southeast Asia links; Chennai International remains the state's busiest airport.

Related lists

Compiled from official Tamil Nadu government sources and standard references. Time-sensitive counts carry an as-of note on the page. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.

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