Venue & Travel

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About the Venue – Chennai Trade Centre

Chennai Trade Centre (CTC) in Nandambakkam is Tamil Nadu’s premier exhibition venue, with:

• Purpose-built exhibition halls
• Reliable utilities and exhibition infrastructure
• Ample visitor and exhibitor facilities
• Good connectivity to the airport, railway stations and industrial belts

Getting to Chennai

• By Air: Chennai International Airport (MAA) with frequent domestic and international flights.
• By Rail: Major rail hub with Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore stations.
• By Road: National highways connect Chennai to Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Vijayawada and other key cities. State and private buses operate regular services.

Getting to Chennai Trade Centre

From Chennai International Airport (approx. 8–10 km):

• Taxi or app cab: 20–30 minutes depending on traffic
• Prepaid taxis and app-based cabs are available at the airport

From Major Railway Stations:

• From Chennai Central: 30–45 minutes by cab
• From Chennai Egmore: 25–35 minutes by cab

CTC lies on Mount–Poonamallee Road, close to Guindy, Porur and key industrial corridors.

Hotels & Accommodation

Chennai offers a wide range of stay options:

• Near Venue (Guindy, Nandambakkam, Porur, Manapakkam) – business hotels and serviced apartments
• City Centre (T. Nagar, Nungambakkam, Anna Salai) – mid to upscale hotels with shopping & dining
• Airport Area – convenient for in–out business visits

Visitors and exhibitors are advised to book early due to high demand around major exhibitions.

Local Transport & Services

• App cabs (Ola, Uber)
• City taxis & auto-rickshaws
• Local trains and metro (cab/auto needed from nearest station to CTC)

Explore Chennai (Mini Guide)

Combine your business visit with some local experiences:

• Beaches – Marina Beach, Besant Nagar (Elliot’s Beach)
• Culture & Heritage – Mylapore temples, heritage churches
• Shopping – T. Nagar markets, malls and high streets
• Food – South Indian vegetarian & non-vegetarian cuisine, filter coffee and popular local chains