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24-Hour Layover in Chennai
With a 24-hour layover at Chennai's airport (MAA), plan on reserving at least 3 hours combined for immigration, security, and getting back with margin — leaving up to roughly 21.0 hours for something outside the airport. Chennai is in India.
Activities that fit a 24-hour layover in Chennai
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From Chennai Private 5 hours Chennai City Tour
★ 5.0(3 reviews)· 6 hrs
From €68
Chennai Private Tour with Female Guide
★ 5.0(13 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €74
Best of Chennai: Guided Half Day City Tour with a local
★ 5.0(1 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €37
Sowcarpet Street Food Walking Tour in Chennai with guide
★ 5.0(107 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €40
Private Chennai Day Tour - Art History and Contemporary Chennai
★ 5.0(24 reviews)· 7 hrs
From €79
Chennai tour in car with guide-winner of traveller's choice award
★ 5.0(286 reviews)· 7 hrs
From €71
Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai
★ 4.9(78 reviews)· 13 hrs
From €98
The Pulse of Chennai: Marina Beach Heritage Walking Tour
★ 4.9(45 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €45
Indian Cooking Class and Market Tour in Chennai with Sundari
★ 4.9(42 reviews)· 3h 30m
From €49
Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement
★ 4.9(157 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €36
British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai
★ 4.8(64 reviews)· 2h 30m
From €49
Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry one day trip from Chennai with Lunch
★ 4.8(27 reviews)· 12 hrs
From €169
Splendid Chennai: Private Half Day Tour of Chennai
★ 4.8(15 reviews)· 6 hrs
From €51
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours
★ 4.8(82 reviews)· 7 hrs
From €53
Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder
★ 4.8(145 reviews)· 7 hrs
From €79
Wild life tour in Chennai with guide and private car
★ 4.7(11 reviews)· 11 hrs
From €121
Exploring Georgetown: A Heritage Walking Tour of Chennai
★ 4.4(17 reviews)· 2h 30m
From €26
Food Walk Tour Chennai
★ 3.8(19 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €19
Chennai Heritage & Cultural Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
★ 3.4(33 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €11
Private Night Walking Tour Chennai
★ 3.0(2 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €10
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FAQs — 24-Hour Layover in Chennai
Generally yes, if you clear immigration quickly — still reserve at least 3 hours combined for the airport process either side.