Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai from ₹ 8,062
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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — MAA
20 Jan — 27 Jan1
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 November, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday 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 21 December 2025.
Fri 26/1200:25AUH - MAA
1 stop8h 30mIndiGo
Mon 26/100:35MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 19/12₹ 23,379
Fri 26/1204:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mIndiGo
Sun 25/100:35MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 19/12₹ 23,647
Thu 25/1200:25AUH - MAA
1 stop13h 50mIndiGo
Sun 25/100:35MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 19/12₹ 24,274
Thu 25/1204:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mIndiGo
Mon 29/1200:35MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 18/12₹ 25,439
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 21 December 2025.
Fri 13/208:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 20/215:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12₹ 19,258
Thu 29/123:55AUH - MAA
1 stop19h 15mGulf Air
Sun 5/421:35MAA - AUH
1 stop27h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 21/12₹ 19,437
Wed 14/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/216:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12₹ 19,706
Mon 30/319:20AUH - MAA
1 stop8h 20mGulf Air
Mon 6/406:00MAA - AUH
1 stop14h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 19/12₹ 19,617
Thu 19/223:35AUH - MAA
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/216:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12₹ 20,154
Thu 29/108:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 5/415:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12₹ 20,960
Sat 10/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/216:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12₹ 20,154
Mon 16/208:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 20/215:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12₹ 21,229
Fri 16/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/115:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12₹ 20,781
Mon 2/208:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/216:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12₹ 21,319
Tue 20/109:20AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 21/116:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/12₹ 21,319
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 21 December 2025.
Tue 17/209:20AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Thu 26/216:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/12₹ 18,990
Thu 12/208:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/316:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/12₹ 19,079
Thu 19/208:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 23/216:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/12₹ 19,169
Fri 13/208:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 20/215:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12₹ 19,258
Tue 17/209:20AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 22/215:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12₹ 19,437
Fri 13/208:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 23/216:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12₹ 19,527
Tue 17/209:20AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 21/216:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/12₹ 19,617
Tue 3/202:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/216:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12₹ 19,975
Sat 7/209:20AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 14/216:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/12₹ 20,064
Tue 17/202:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 22/215:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12₹ 20,512
Last-minute flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Data last updated 21 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 8/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/215:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12₹ 21,677
Sat 10/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/216:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12₹ 20,154
Mon 12/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/116:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12₹ 21,498
Tue 13/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/116:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12₹ 20,960
Wed 14/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/216:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12₹ 19,706
Fri 16/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/115:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12₹ 20,781
Sun 18/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/116:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12₹ 21,139
Tue 20/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/116:10MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12₹ 21,766
Thu 29/123:55AUH - MAA
1 stop19h 15mGulf Air
Sun 5/421:35MAA - AUH
1 stop27h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 21/12₹ 19,437
Fri 30/108:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Tue 3/210:00MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12₹ 20,602
Sat 31/109:20AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/315:45MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12₹ 21,319
Sat 31/107:40AUH - MAA
1 stop11h 30mGulf Air
Sun 8/321:25MAA - AUH
1 stop8h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 21/12₹ 21,408
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 21 December 2025.
Tue 13/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop18h 05mAir India
Deal found 19/12₹ 8,062
Wed 7/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop23h 55mAir India
Deal found 19/12₹ 8,151
Wed 14/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop18h 05mAir India
Deal found 21/12₹ 8,420
Mon 12/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop14h 35mAir India
Deal found 21/12₹ 8,509
Sat 10/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop23h 55mAir India
Deal found 21/12₹ 8,599
Wed 21/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop23h 55mAir India
Deal found 21/12₹ 8,689
Tue 13/122:10AUH - MAA
1 stop8h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 21/12₹ 8,778
Sun 8/308:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/12₹ 8,868
Sat 14/209:20AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12₹ 8,957
Fri 16/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop23h 55mAir India
Deal found 19/12₹ 9,047
Mon 19/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop18h 05mAir India
Deal found 21/12₹ 9,137
Tue 20/123:35AUH - MAA
1 stop18h 05mAir India
Deal found 19/12₹ 9,226
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 21 December 2025.
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 21 December 2025.
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Abu Dhabi
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 13/2
08:50-14:40
Nonstop4h 20m
Chennai
Fri 20/2
15:45-18:45
Nonstop4h 30m
₹ 19,258
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 29/1
23:55-20:40
1 stop19h 15m
Chennai
Sun 5/4
21:35-23:05
1 stop27h 00m
₹ 19,437
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 30/3
19:20-05:10
1 stop8h 20m
Chennai
Mon 6/4
06:00-18:35
1 stop14h 05m
₹ 19,617
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 14/1
23:35-08:45
1 stop7h 40m
Chennai
Sat 7/2
16:10-18:50
Nonstop4h 10m
₹ 19,706
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 19/2
23:35-08:45
1 stop7h 40m
Chennai
Mon 23/2
16:10-18:50
Nonstop4h 10m
₹ 20,154
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 10/1
23:35-01:00
1 stop23h 55m
Chennai
Mon 16/2
16:10-18:50
Nonstop4h 10m
₹ 20,154
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 16/1
23:35-01:00
1 stop23h 55m
Chennai
Fri 23/1
15:45-18:45
Nonstop4h 30m
₹ 20,781
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 29/1
08:50-14:40
Nonstop4h 20m
Chennai
Sun 5/4
15:45-18:45
Nonstop4h 30m
₹ 20,960
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 16/2
08:50-14:40
Nonstop4h 20m
Chennai
Fri 20/2
15:45-18:45
Nonstop4h 30m
₹ 21,229
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH - MAA
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 2/2
08:50-14:40
Nonstop4h 20m
Chennai
Mon 9/2
16:10-18:50
Nonstop4h 10m
₹ 21,319
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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 12 December 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 ₹ 8,689). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 23,647). 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 21 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% 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 21 December 2025.
The most flights from AUH to MAA are scheduled on a Friday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 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 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 11% 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.
Mumbai (BOM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% 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.
Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 20,074.
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 Manama (BAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 20m.
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 21 December 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 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 192 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 Gulf Air 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 ₹ 11,946, Etihad Airways will fly you from Abu Dhabi to Chennai and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and IndiGo - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 12,210 and ₹ 16,627, respectively. Users have found that Etihad Airways 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 Etihad Airways (₹ 5,692), Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (₹ 6,784), and IndiGo (₹ 7,041).
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: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (86%), IndiGo (86%), Akasa Air (80%).
What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is generally ₹ 20,567, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 6,648. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Chennai), you can expect to pay ₹ 18,990 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 ₹ 8,689). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 23,647). 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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