Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai from ₹ 5,407
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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — MAA
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
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 September or October, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday
Cheap 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 6 November 2025.
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 6 November 2025.
Fri 14/1108:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 23/1115:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/11₹ 12,676
Sun 9/1108:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1100:35MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11₹ 14,095
Thu 13/1104:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1115:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11₹ 14,272
Sat 15/1104:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1115:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11₹ 14,361
Sat 15/1104:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mIndiGo
Sat 22/1100:35MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 5/11₹ 14,449
Sat 15/1104:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1103:55MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11₹ 14,538
Fri 7/1108:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 16/1115:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11₹ 14,804
Sun 9/1108:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 14/1115:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11₹ 14,892
Sat 22/1122:40AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1115:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11₹ 14,981
Sun 9/1108:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 15/1116:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11₹ 15,070
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 6 November 2025.
Tue 3/204:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mIndiGo
Sat 7/200:35MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 5/11₹ 16,222
Thu 20/1104:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1210:00MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11₹ 17,374
Tue 3/202:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/215:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11₹ 20,122
Tue 18/1119:20AUH - MAA
1 stop7h 55mGulf Air
Fri 21/1105:35MAA - AUH
1 stop18h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 3/11₹ 20,743
Fri 26/1204:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mIndiGo
Sun 25/100:35MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 5/11₹ 18,438
Fri 21/1104:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1210:00MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11₹ 19,147
Thu 20/1119:20AUH - MAA
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1110:00MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11₹ 19,502
Thu 8/104:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mIndiGo
Mon 9/220:10MAA - AUH
1 stop8h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 5/11₹ 20,034
Wed 19/1100:25AUH - MAA
1 stop16h 55mIndiGo
Sat 22/1100:35MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 6/11₹ 20,743
Wed 19/1117:50AUH - MAA
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1100:35MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11₹ 21,541
Thu 20/1102:35AUH - MAA
1 stop9h 40mIndiGo
Mon 8/1220:10MAA - AUH
1 stop8h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 5/11₹ 21,275
Tue 2/1204:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1216:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11₹ 22,250
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 6 November 2025.
Sat 15/1104:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1115:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11₹ 14,272
Sat 15/1104:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mIndiGo
Sat 22/1100:35MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 5/11₹ 14,449
Sat 15/1104:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1103:55MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11₹ 14,538
Tue 18/1109:20AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 21/1115:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/11₹ 14,892
Sat 15/1109:20AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 14/1203:55MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11₹ 15,513
Sat 22/1109:20AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/1210:00MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11₹ 15,690
Last-minute flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Data last updated 6 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 7/1108:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 16/1115:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11₹ 14,804
Sun 9/1108:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1100:35MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11₹ 14,095
Sun 9/1108:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 14/1115:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11₹ 14,892
Sun 9/1108:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 15/1116:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11₹ 15,070
Sat 15/1104:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1115:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11₹ 14,272
Sat 15/1104:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mIndiGo
Sat 22/1100:35MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 5/11₹ 14,449
Sat 15/1104:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1103:55MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11₹ 14,538
Mon 17/1102:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 21/1115:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/11₹ 15,336
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 6 November 2025.
Tue 18/1109:20AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11₹ 5,407
Wed 12/1122:40AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 5/11₹ 5,496
Tue 11/1109:20AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11₹ 5,673
Sat 15/1109:20AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11₹ 5,762
Sun 16/1118:00AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 5/11₹ 6,028
Sun 23/1118:00AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 4/11₹ 6,205
Thu 13/1104:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 5/11₹ 6,294
Thu 12/304:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 5/11₹ 6,471
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 6 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 3/2
04:30-10:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Chennai
Sat 7/2
00:35-03:30
Nonstop4h 25m
₹ 16,222
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 20/11
04:30-10:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Chennai
Mon 8/12
10:00-12:55
Nonstop4h 25m
₹ 17,374
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 26/12
04:30-10:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Chennai
Sun 25/1
00:35-03:30
Nonstop4h 25m
₹ 18,438
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 21/11
04:30-10:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Chennai
Mon 8/12
10:00-12:55
Nonstop4h 25m
₹ 19,147
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 20/11
19:20-20:40
1 stop23h 50m
Chennai
Mon 24/11
10:00-12:55
Nonstop4h 25m
₹ 19,502
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 8/1
04:30-10:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Chennai
Mon 9/2
20:10-03:00
1 stop8h 20m
₹ 20,034
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 3/2
02:30-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Chennai
Sun 8/2
15:45-18:45
Nonstop4h 30m
₹ 20,122
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 18/11
19:20-04:45
1 stop7h 55m
Chennai
Fri 21/11
05:35-22:50
1 stop18h 45m
₹ 20,743
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 19/11
00:25-18:50
1 stop16h 55m
Chennai
Sat 22/11
00:35-03:30
Nonstop4h 25m
₹ 20,743
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 20/11
02:35-13:45
1 stop9h 40m
Chennai
Mon 8/12
20:10-03:00
1 stop8h 20m
₹ 21,275
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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
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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 31 October 2025.
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 ₹ 8,599). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 23,402). 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 6 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
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 6 November 2025.
The most flights from AUH to MAA are scheduled on a Saturday (7 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 16% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 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 early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday 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, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as 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.
Mumbai (BOM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Chennai on Cheapflights.
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: 8h 03m.
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: 8h 03m.
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 Colombo (CMB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.
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 6 November 2025.
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.
Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Due to an emergency surgery my infant had, we couldn’t make the flight. And etihad refused to refund it or reschedule for a later time. The worst call center i have ever experienced in my life.
Related info for your journey
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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 5 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 197 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 10m. Fly via IndiGo to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2964 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai round-trip?
Currently priced at ₹ 12,083, 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 ₹ 12,205 and ₹ 19,754, respectively. Users have found that Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is 53% 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 Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (₹ 5,673), Etihad Airways (₹ 5,762), and IndiGo (₹ 6,471).
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: KLM (86%), IndiGo (83%), Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (81%).
What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is generally ₹ 16,717, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 5,495. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Chennai), you can expect to pay ₹ 14,804 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of ₹ 8,599). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 23,402). 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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