Opposite several T2 gates, Fabindia is your last-minute India fix
This Fabindia in Chennai T2 sits airside in the international section, so you clear security first and then pass it on the way toward several mid-20s gates. It focuses on clothing and accessories with Indian textiles, not electronics or general duty free. Expect airport pricing: kurtas and tops often start around ₹1,200–1,500, with menswear and women’s dresses climbing higher.
Stock leans toward cotton and linen in neutral shades, plus some brighter prints you’ll recognize from high-street Fabindia stores across India. Sizes can be hit-or-miss; if you usually wear a size L in regular Fabindia outlets, stick with that here too. The shop has changing rooms, but queues form in the evenings when multiple international departures leave between 20:00 and 01:00.
You’ll also find small giftable items under ₹1,000: silk or cotton stoles, fabric pouches, and simple jewelry. This is not the place for bulk souvenirs for a whole office; think one or two nicer gifts instead. Payment terminal takes international credit cards and UPI, and prices are clearly tagged in rupees, not in USD or dual currency.
Opening hours roughly track T2’s international banks of flights, with doors usually open from around 05:00 through late-night departures after 01:00. Staff turn the lights down between quieter mid-day waves, but the shop remains operational while any T2 check-in counters are active.
Tip: Try to duck in before the heavy departure bank after 22:00; by then, fitting rooms and the single main checkout line can easily add 10–15 minutes to your stop.