I have said it in the past, I will say it again. The best airport to go abroad from
India is Chennai International Airport. It is small compared to Mumbai and Delhi,
which means less flights depart, fewer people so you will have comfortable space.
I am doing this post from Mumbai International Airport, even after privatization this
airport has improved little. It is one big corridor in two floors, packed with people
every where - easily few thousands and no place to sit, windowless gates and Cigarette
smoke everywhere near gates. It is a complete chaos. Compared to the International
Airport, the Mumbai Domestic Airport is far better.
Last week I went to Colombo and returned. I found the Arrival terminal in Colombo
to be world class and the departure to be the same old airport. On return to India,
I was surprised to find a new arrival hall in Chennai International Airport, this
one is more spacious, more conveyor belts. One more reason for me to like the Chennai
Airport :-)
Read the complete post at http://www.venkatarangan.com/blog/2007/10/27/More+On+Airports.aspx