Air India Maharajah Lounge
★4.2(101,986 reviews)MAA
Chennai's only airline lounge — Air India, Star Alliance or pay-in.
The Air India Maharajah Lounge is the only airline-branded lounge at Chennai, sitting in Terminal 4 after security. It primarily serves Air India's elite frequent flyers and premium-cabin passengers, along with eligible Star Alliance partner travellers, and it also welcomes walk-in pay-in customers who aren't flying on a qualifying ticket. As an airline lounge it focuses on a calm, comfortable place to wait before departure, with snacks and soft drinks rather than a large independent-style buffet. If you're flying Air India or a Star Alliance partner out of Terminal 4, it's the most natural option; otherwise the nearby TFS Travel Club Lounge in the same terminal offers wider access. Because firsthand detail on the lounge is limited, treat the food and facilities as a comfortable airline-lounge standard rather than a guaranteed full spread.
Crowding · moderate
A calm place for light tasks before a flight, with seating and Wi-Fi, though it's an airline lounge rather than a dedicated work space.
As an airline lounge, the Maharajah Lounge offers complimentary snacks and soft drinks for a pre-flight bite rather than a large independent-style buffet. Expect a comfortable airline-lounge standard.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
Located within Terminal 4 at Chennai, after security. Follow the airside lounge signage to the Air India Maharajah Lounge.
- 01Clear security in Terminal 4
- 02Follow airside lounge signage
- 03Look for the Air India Maharajah Lounge
- 04Present your Air India ticket, status, partner eligibility or pay-in
Landmarks: Terminal 4 airside · Air India check-in area
ℹ Madras (MAA)
Included: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary soft drinks
Pricing is confirmed at booking.
Instant confirmation · No hidden fees
Make the most of it.
This is Chennai's only airline-branded lounge — ideal if you're flying Air India or a Star Alliance partner.
Pay-in entry is available if you're not on a qualifying Air India or Star Alliance ticket.
It's in Terminal 4 — the TFS Travel Club Lounge in the same terminal offers wider access via SkyTeam and DragonPass.
As an airline lounge, expect snacks and soft drinks rather than a full independent buffet.
Confirm your eligibility (status, cabin or partner) at the door before relying on free entry.
Quick answers.
Air India elite frequent flyers and premium-cabin passengers, eligible Star Alliance partner travellers, and walk-in pay-in customers.
Yes — the lounge takes pay-in customers alongside its Air India and Star Alliance passengers, subject to capacity.
It's in Terminal 4 at Chennai, after security. It's the airport's only airline-branded lounge.
