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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai from ₹ 9,070

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — MAA
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or November, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2026.

Mon 20/423:50
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop28h 00m
Gulf Air
Fri 24/421:35
MAA
-
AUH
1 stop22h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 20/3₹ 19,542
Thu 9/408:55
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/404:05
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3₹ 19,729
Fri 24/423:50
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Gulf Air
Sun 24/521:35
MAA
-
AUH
1 stop8h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 22/3₹ 20,009
Fri 17/419:20
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop24h 00m
Gulf Air
Tue 21/406:10
MAA
-
AUH
1 stop18h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 18/3₹ 20,196
Fri 17/423:50
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Gulf Air
Fri 24/421:35
MAA
-
AUH
1 stop22h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 20/3₹ 20,290
Mon 20/408:55
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/416:05
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3₹ 20,570
Mon 18/523:50
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop28h 00m
Gulf Air
Fri 22/506:10
MAA
-
AUH
1 stop13h 55m
Gulf Air
Deal found 19/3₹ 20,664
Sat 2/523:50
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Gulf Air
Sat 9/521:35
MAA
-
AUH
1 stop8h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 18/3₹ 20,851
Sat 11/414:25
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 18/416:05
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3₹ 21,038
Fri 10/414:25
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/416:05
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3₹ 21,412
Tue 5/507:35
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop20h 15m
Gulf Air
Wed 20/506:10
MAA
-
AUH
1 stop13h 55m
Gulf Air
Deal found 20/3₹ 21,692

Find flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 19,542

One-way from

₹ 9,070

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 28,892

Good round-trip deal

₹ 22,495 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 9,803 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 20/4-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 30m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (₹ 792,545 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (₹ 147,134 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 5/5

19:20-05:20

1 stop8h 30m

Chennai

Wed 20/5

06:10-23:05

1 stop18h 25m

₹ 21,692

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 5/5

08:55-15:05

Nonstop4h 40m

Chennai

Wed 20/5

16:05-19:25

Nonstop4h 50m

₹ 23,749
Fastest return journey

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 22/5

02:35-08:25

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Sun 31/5

16:05-19:25

Nonstop4h 50m

₹ 40,579

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 23/5

23:50-20:50

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Sun 31/5

21:35-23:05

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 44,693

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 5/5

18:45-08:55

2 stops12h 40m

Chennai

Tue 19/5

03:55-12:20

1 stop9h 55m

₹ 46,096

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 17/5

18:45-08:55

2 stops12h 40m

Chennai

Thu 21/5

06:00-16:20

2 stops11h 50m

₹ 66,292
Cheapest one-way

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 11/4

14:25-20:15

Nonstop4h 20m

₹ 11,594

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 20/4

07:35-05:20

1 stop20h 15m

₹ 12,529

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 3/5

08:55-15:05

Nonstop4h 40m

₹ 12,529

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 2/6

02:35-08:25

Nonstop4h 20m

₹ 14,119

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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of ₹ 9,070). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 23,843). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 March 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 22 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways and IndiGo from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2026

AUH - SYD

Excellent ground a flight staff. So polite and helpful. No criticism to offer..
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,430 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2026

AUH - SYD

Excellent ground a flight staff. So polite and helpful. No criticism to offer..
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
544 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2026

AUH - SYD

Excellent ground a flight staff. So polite and helpful. No criticism to offer..

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    If you book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, you will be flying from Zayed Intl to Chennai. Flights to Chennai (MAA) from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) take 4h 00m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from Zayed Intl to Chennai per day from 3 airlines.

  • How popular is this Abu Dhabi to Chennai flight route?

    Flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai have been viewed 181 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in 4h 40m. Fly via Gulf Air or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2964 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 12,745, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will fly you from Abu Dhabi to Chennai and back. In addition to Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and IndiGo - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 12,873 and ₹ 17,952, respectively. Users have found that Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai are Etihad Airways (₹ 6,062), Air India (₹ 6,882), and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (₹ 7,082).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Abu Dhabi to Chennai on time: IndiGo (97%), Air France (92%), Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is generally ₹ 21,225, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 7,599. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Chennai), you can expect to pay ₹ 18,794 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of ₹ 9,070). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 23,843). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapest₹ 12,745Average₹ 32,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 12,873Average₹ 27,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 17,952Average₹ 38,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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