Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai from ₹ 12,674
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 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — MAA
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai are usually found in February or September, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Thursday
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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 4 August 2026.
Thu 1/1012:05
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1007:25
MAA
-
AUH
2 stops15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8₹ 29,732
Tue 1/902:35
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/912:25
MAA
-
AUH
3 stops14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7₹ 29,827
Tue 11/809:05
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/812:00
MAA
-
AUH
3 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8₹ 30,113
Sat 12/900:55
AUH
-
MAA
3 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/915:40
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7₹ 30,303
Sat 3/1023:50
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1021:25
MAA
-
AUH
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7₹ 30,494
Mon 14/908:45
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/918:25
MAA
-
AUH
3 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8₹ 30,589
Best flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 August 2026.
Wed 2/922:30
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/918:20
MAA
-
AUH
3 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7₹ 30,780
Sat 9/122:40
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Wed 10/204:50
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 30m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 31/7₹ 37,069
Sat 22/820:50
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop9h 05m
Oman Air
Fri 28/808:15
MAA
-
AUH
1 stop9h 05m
Oman Air
Deal found 3/8₹ 55,080
Sun 13/907:35
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/909:55
MAA
-
AUH
3 stops18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7₹ 31,638
Fri 28/804:35
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/915:40
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7₹ 33,925
Wed 26/800:55
AUH
-
MAA
2 stops15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/819:05
MAA
-
AUH
3 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7₹ 45,741
Mon 7/917:40
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/911:00
MAA
-
AUH
2 stops11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8₹ 49,076
Fri 9/1017:40
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/1016:00
MAA
-
AUH
2 stops13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8₹ 64,133
Tue 1/905:45
AUH
-
MAA
2 stops13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/906:00
MAA
-
AUH
2 stops11h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8₹ 79,475
Thu 1/1001:30
AUH
-
MAA
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1021:05
MAA
-
AUH
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8₹ 89,290
Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
Explore direct flight options from Abu Dhabi to Chennai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 4 August 2026.
Fri 30/1009:15
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 2/1103:55
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/8₹ 29,922
Fri 21/804:35
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
IndiGo
Mon 28/900:55
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 10m
IndiGo
Deal found 1/8₹ 30,113
Sat 31/1009:15
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/1103:55
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/8₹ 30,494
Sat 31/1002:30
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/1103:55
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/8₹ 31,352
Fri 13/1109:15
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 19/1203:55
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/7₹ 33,258
Fri 28/804:35
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/915:40
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7₹ 33,925
Thu 26/1109:15
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 1/216:10
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/7₹ 34,115
Fri 4/1209:15
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 12/1216:10
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/8₹ 34,592
Wed 2/1202:30
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 3/1216:10
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/8₹ 34,878
Sun 1/1118:00
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Wed 4/1104:50
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 30m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 3/8₹ 34,973
Sat 9/122:40
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Wed 10/204:50
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 30m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 30/7₹ 36,021
Sat 9/122:40
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Thu 11/204:50
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 30m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 31/7₹ 36,212
Last-minute flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Data last updated 4 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 2/803:10
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/800:55
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7₹ 31,066
Sun 9/808:45
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/807:10
MAA
-
AUH
3 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8₹ 30,970
Wed 12/803:10
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop9h 15m
Air India Express
Mon 17/822:05
MAA
-
AUH
1 stop25h 40m
Air India Express
Deal found 29/7₹ 29,922
Fri 21/804:35
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
IndiGo
Mon 28/900:55
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 10m
IndiGo
Deal found 1/8₹ 30,113
Tue 1/902:35
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/912:25
MAA
-
AUH
3 stops14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7₹ 29,827
Thu 3/908:45
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/918:20
MAA
-
AUH
3 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7₹ 31,161
Sat 12/900:55
AUH
-
MAA
3 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/915:40
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7₹ 30,303
Mon 14/908:45
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/918:25
MAA
-
AUH
3 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8₹ 30,589
One-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 August 2026.
Sun 18/1007:35
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop11h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 3/8₹ 12,674
Thu 20/804:35
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 2/8₹ 13,055
Thu 20/802:35
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/8₹ 13,151
Sat 22/809:00
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/7₹ 13,341
Fri 21/812:05
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop7h 15m
Gulf Air
Deal found 31/7₹ 13,436
Sat 8/807:35
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop11h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 1/8₹ 13,818
Fri 30/1012:05
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop7h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/7₹ 13,913
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 4 August 2026.
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 4 August 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 2/9
22:30-04:25
Nonstop4h 25m
Chennai
Fri 25/9
18:20-04:15
3 stops35h 25m
₹ 30,780
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 13/9
07:35-20:50
1 stop11h 45m
Chennai
Sun 20/9
09:55-03:20
3 stops18h 55m
₹ 31,638
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 28/8
04:35-10:25
Nonstop4h 20m
Chennai
Fri 4/9
15:40-18:30
Nonstop4h 20m
₹ 33,925
Fastest return journey
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 9/1
22:40-04:10
Nonstop4h 00m
Chennai
Wed 10/2
04:50-07:50
Nonstop4h 30m
₹ 37,069
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 26/8
00:55-18:10
2 stops15h 45m
Chennai
Mon 31/8
19:05-03:50
3 stops34h 15m
₹ 45,741
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 7/9
17:40-02:40
1 stop7h 30m
Chennai
Mon 14/9
11:00-21:15
2 stops11h 45m
₹ 49,076
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 22/8
20:50-07:25
1 stop9h 05m
Chennai
Fri 28/8
08:15-15:50
1 stop9h 05m
₹ 55,080
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 9/10
17:40-02:50
1 stop7h 40m
Chennai
Sat 17/10
16:00-04:25
2 stops13h 55m
₹ 64,133
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 1/9
05:45-20:55
2 stops13h 40m
Chennai
Sat 5/9
06:00-16:20
2 stops11h 50m
₹ 79,475
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 1/10
01:30-07:25
2 stops28h 25m
Chennai
Sat 10/10
21:05-00:25
2 stops28h 50m
₹ 89,290
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
Booking 15 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of ₹ 20,774). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 48,695). 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 4 August 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 29,922 and ₹ 39,547 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 29,732 on Multiple Airlines (1 Oct–5 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
Explore weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 August 2026.
The most flights from AUH to MAA are scheduled on a Friday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights?
Over the past year, IndiGo have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
Share of one-stop return flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Manama (BAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 27,498.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Mumbai (BOM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Mumbai (BOM) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 58m.
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 4 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways and Gulf Air
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.
really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.
really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.
really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.
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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 7 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 109 times in the past calendar month.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai round-trip?
Currently priced at ₹ 10,892, Gulf Air will fly you from Abu Dhabi to Chennai and back. In addition to Gulf Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 12,990 and ₹ 14,756, respectively. Users have found that Gulf Air is 64% 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 (₹ 6,312), Air India (₹ 7,014), and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (₹ 7,231).
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 (86%), Akasa Air (71%), Air France (69%).
What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is generally ₹ 26,800, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 13,650. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Chennai), you can expect to pay ₹ 19,440 for that flight.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of ₹ 20,774). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 48,695). 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.
Explore flights to Chennai departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 4 August 2026.
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 4 August 2026.
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