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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai from ₹ 13,977

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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — MAA
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
1 adult
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 27 July 2026.

Tue 1/902:35
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 25/912:25
MAA
-
AUH
3 stops16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7₹ 30,845
Mon 7/908:45
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/907:05
MAA
-
AUH
2 stops15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7₹ 30,942
Sat 1/823:15
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop25h 25m
Air India Express
Tue 4/816:30
MAA
-
AUH
1 stop11h 00m
Air India Express
Deal found 24/7₹ 31,038
Wed 29/704:35
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
IndiGo
Wed 29/722:00
MAA
-
AUH
1 stop7h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 26/7₹ 31,135
Mon 27/718:05
AUH
-
MAA
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/716:15
MAA
-
AUH
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7₹ 31,231
Mon 26/1009:15
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 30/1016:10
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/7₹ 31,327
Sat 25/723:15
AUH
-
MAA
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/909:55
MAA
-
AUH
3 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7₹ 31,424
Thu 30/704:35
AUH
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 20m
IndiGo
Sat 1/800:55
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 10m
IndiGo
Deal found 24/7₹ 31,520
Thu 30/723:50
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Gulf Air
Sun 2/821:35
MAA
-
AUH
1 stop8h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 24/7₹ 31,617
Thu 23/713:40
AUH
-
MAA
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/710:15
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7₹ 31,713
Fri 31/705:45
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/805:05
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7₹ 31,809
Thu 6/823:50
AUH
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/805:05
MAA
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7₹ 31,906

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 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 30,845

One-way from

₹ 13,977

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 49,256

Good round-trip deal

₹ 35,129 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 16,257 or less
1/9-25/9
  • 1/9-25/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 20h 45m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Chennai
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  • Gulf Air
  • 8/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (₹ 905,019 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 156,448 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 27 July 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 26/10

09:15-15:05

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Fri 30/10

16:10-18:50

Nonstop4h 10m

₹ 31,327

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 23/9

00:55-23:20

2 stops20h 55m

Chennai

Mon 28/9

10:45-03:20

2 stops18h 05m

₹ 32,870

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 24/10

19:20-20:40

1 stop23h 50m

Chennai

Wed 28/10

21:15-11:15

2 stops15h 30m

₹ 33,062

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 17/11

14:15-19:50

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Sun 29/11

09:55-12:55

Nonstop4h 30m

₹ 33,159

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 28/8

23:50-20:50

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Mon 7/9

21:25-05:55

1 stop10h 00m

₹ 34,508

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 13/11

09:15-15:05

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Sun 20/12

21:25-03:55

1 stop8h 00m

₹ 35,183

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 10/8

04:35-10:25

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Thu 13/8

02:30-07:40

1 stop6h 40m

₹ 35,376

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 6/8

04:35-10:25

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Sun 6/9

16:40-02:45

1 stop11h 35m

₹ 38,171

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 15/8

22:45-02:40

1 stop26h 25m

Chennai

Tue 15/9

04:20-16:20

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 39,906

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 7/8

18:50-00:45

Nonstop4h 25m

Chennai

Sun 16/8

05:05-07:45

Nonstop4h 10m

₹ 42,702

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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?

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 ₹ 21,013). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 49,256). 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 27 July 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% 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 typical for this route at the moment.

Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 30,267 and ₹ 40,003 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 30,845 on Multiple Airlines (1 Sept–25 Sept).

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 27 July 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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

AUH - KBL

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,490 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

AUH - KBL

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.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
239 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

AUH - KBL

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.

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 20m 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.

  • 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 20m. Fly via Etihad Airways or Air India Express 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 ₹ 11,018, 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 ₹ 13,139 and ₹ 14,926, 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 (₹ 6,386), Air India (₹ 7,094), and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (₹ 7,314).

  • 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 (100%), Air France (84%), Akasa Air (79%).

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

    While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is generally ₹ 32,514, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 14,044. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Chennai), you can expect to pay ₹ 24,676 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of ₹ 21,013). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 49,256). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Gulf AirCheapest₹ 11,018Average₹ 25,718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapest₹ 13,139Average₹ 33,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 14,926Average₹ 32,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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