Pics: Chennai Airport's New Terminal To Be Inaugurated By PM On Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new terminal of Chennai airport on Saturday, built at ₹ 1,260 crore.

The new terminal at Chennai airport will increase its passenger capacity.

New Delhi: The new integrated terminal building of the Chennai airport sports a swanky look reflecting the Tamil culture, shows photos released by the authorities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new terminal on Saturday, which has been built at a cost of ₹ 1,260 crore.

"The new integrated terminal building at Chennai Airport, spanning an area of 2,20,972 sqm, is set to cater to the growing air traffic in the state of Tamil Nadu. It's also a reflection of the government's commitment towards providing high-quality infrastructure to travellers," the civil aviation ministry tweeted.

The T-2 (Phase-1) building will increase the airport's passenger capacity from 23 million to 30 million per year.

PM Modi shared the glimpses of the new terminal on Twitter and said it will be an important addition to Chennai's infrastructure. "It will boost connectivity and also benefit the local economy," he tweeted.