Q: 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 ₹ 20,300 and ₹ 30,740 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 18,560 on Multiple Airlines (11 Oct–19 Oct).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Manama (BAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 78% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Chennai on Cheapflights.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Akasa Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 20,300 and ₹ 30,740 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 18,560 on Multiple Airlines (11 Oct–19 Oct).

Question 6

What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Manama (BAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 48m.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 30,745.

Question 8

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Muscat (MCT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 30m.

Question 9

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 19% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 minutes.

Question 10

How popular is this Abu Dhabi to Chennai flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai have been viewed 117 times in the past calendar month.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in 4h 20m. Fly via IndiGo or Air India to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2964 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at ₹ 11,049, 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 ₹ 13,177 and ₹ 15,006, respectively. Users have found that Gulf Air is 66% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 13

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

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai are Etihad Airways (₹ 6,400), Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (₹ 6,928), and IndiGo (₹ 8,305).

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 89 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.

Question 15

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of ₹ 21,460). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 49,396). 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.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Accepted Answer

The most flights from AUH to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Question 17

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is generally ₹ 15,877, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 6,002. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Chennai), you can expect to pay ₹ 18,657 for that flight.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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: Akasa Air (81%), Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (59%), Etihad Airways (51%).

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 6 flights from Zayed Intl to Chennai per day from 3 airlines.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

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

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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.

Question 25

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

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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.

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Chennai from Abu Dhabi? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	₹ 18,560
One-way from	₹ 7,637
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	₹ 24,263
Good round-trip deal	₹ 19,997 or less
Good one-way deal	₹ 6,928 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Gulf Air	Cheapest₹ 11,049	Average₹ 25,791	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi	Cheapest₹ 13,177	Average₹ 30,298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest₹ 15,006	Average₹ 30,763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

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

Booking 89 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?

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

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.

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 ₹ 20,300 and ₹ 30,740 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 18,560 on Multiple Airlines (11 Oct–19 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

The most flights from AUH to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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, Akasa Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Manama (BAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 78% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 30,745.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Flights via Manama (BAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 48m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Flights via Muscat (MCT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 30m.

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Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 20,300 and ₹ 30,740 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 18,560 on Multiple Airlines (11 Oct–19 Oct).