Chennai eSIM: what to know before you land
🇮🇳 Chennai, India · MAA · 3-day pick: 2 GB for $5.99
Landing in Chennai
- MAA Chennai International
Chennai International is southwest of the city and has a Chennai Metro station. Mahabalipuram's shore temples are a drive down the coast to the south.
- Install the India eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at MAA, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in India, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99.
Pay · $5.99Short stays in Chennai
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $6.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $6.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $19.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $6.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $19.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $15.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The India eSIM connects to VI India. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
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Questions about Chennai
Which airports serve Chennai?
Chennai International (MAA). Chennai International is southwest of the city and has a Chennai Metro station. Mahabalipuram's shore temples are a drive down the coast to the south.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Chennai?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $5.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at MAA?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in India.
Which networks will I use in Chennai?
The India eSIM connects to VI India. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.