In this guide we may refer to locations as "landside" and "airside". Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. If you are an economy class traveller, you can enter these lounges at Chennai airport either by purchasing a day pass or through a membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details (ie. facilities, hours, pass and membership information): - Location: Domestic Terminal, Airside, 3rd floor, opposite Gate 5. Lounge Access: Book Online (£13.50) • Priority Pass. - Location: International Terminal, Airside, 2nd Floor. Lounge Access: to be advised - Location: International Terminal, Airside, opposite Gates 11 to 14. Lounge Access: Book Online (£18.50) • Priority Pass. - Location: New International Terminal, Airside, 3rd floor VIP lounge level, opposite Gate 7. Lounge Access: Book Online (£18.50) • Priority Pass. Free WiFi is available at Chennai Airport in the lounges. If sleeping in Chennai Airport does not appeal to you, there are hotels near the airport: - (Located less than 1.5 mile from the airport) Airport limo available for a fee - (Located less than 2 miles from the airport) Airport transportation available for a fee - (10 min from the airport) Airport transportation available The airport's web site states there are "retiring rooms". We don't know the rates, but a reader kindly gave us a bit more information. The reader tells us "Retiring rooms in Chennai Airport were available, you walk to the airport manager, show him your travel details and he would allow you a retiring room or a bed in the dormitory based on availability. Then you proceed to level 2. The airport managers office used to be in the ground floor next to the airline ticketing offices, with the renovation whether this is shifted I am not aware." To find a cheap room, there is a list of hotels near Chennai Airport on Tripadvisor that can be sorted by price. ATMs / Cash Machines - Yes Car Rentals - Information not available Child Care Room - Yes Currency Exchange - Yes Drinking Water - Yes, environmentally friendly cups area available. Food & Drinks - Information not available Information Desk - Information not available Luggage Storage & Lockers - Yes Luggage Trolleys - Yes Massages and Spa - Yes Mobile Charging - Yes Pharmacy - Yes Post Office - Yes Showers - Information not available The airport is open 24 hours. The information in this Airport Guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airport's and their web sites. The information above is subject to change without notice. Use it for informational purposes only to help you during your stay. To report errors, or to add/change any items quoted in the guide, email me. Source: www.sleepinginairports.net