Sneak peek into Chennai Airport's new terminal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first phase of the new integrated terminal at Chennai Airport on April 8. Ahead of this here's sneak peek at the new terminal building which is part of Chennai Airport Modernisation phase II.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day tour of south India, will inaugurate the state-of-the-art integrated terminal building at the Chennai airport in Tamil Nadu on April 8. Credit: Twitter/@VanathiBJP

The new integrated terminal is spread across 2.20 lakh square metres and would cater to the growing air traffic in Tamil Nadu, according to Chennai airport officials. Credit: Twitter/@VanathiBJP

Reportedly, the terminal is equipped with 108 immigration counters, which are split equally between arrival and departure areas. Credit: Twitter/@MoCA_GoI

It will also increase the annual passenger capacity from 23 million to 30 million. Credit: Twitter/@MoCA_GoI

The beautiful photos of the state-of-the-art project has gone viral on social media with netizens lauding its design and structure. Officials say this airport will enhance & enrich the passenger experience. Credit: Twitter/@MoCA_GoI