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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai from ₹ 7,621

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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — MAA
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or February, booked 24 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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 20,550

One-way from

₹ 7,621

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 37,675

Good round-trip deal

₹ 29,920 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 11,358 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 27/7-3/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 50m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Chennai
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 29/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 45m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (₹ 641,390 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 115,273 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 1 July 2025.

Sun 27/719:20AUH - MAA
1 stop8h 20mGulf Air
Sun 3/821:35MAA - AUH
1 stop22h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 29/6₹ 20,550
Fri 7/1102:50AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1205:00MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6₹ 20,807
Mon 21/700:15AUH - MAA
1 stop7h 10mAir India
Sat 26/719:50MAA - AUH
1 stop28h 55mAir India
Deal found 1/7₹ 21,149
Sun 10/804:30AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 25mIndiGo
Tue 9/915:00MAA - AUH
1 stop7h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 30/6₹ 21,235
Fri 29/802:35AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 3/910:15MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/7₹ 22,862
Sat 26/722:35AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Mon 22/905:05MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 15mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 29/6₹ 24,317

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 1 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai that are best for you.

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Abu Dhabi

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 27/7

19:20-05:10

1 stop8h 20m

Chennai

Sun 3/8

21:35-18:35

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 20,550

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 7/11

02:50-08:25

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Mon 8/12

05:00-08:05

Nonstop4h 35m

₹ 20,807

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 11/7

08:35-20:10

1 stop10h 05m

Chennai

Mon 21/7

08:10-20:55

2 stops14h 15m

₹ 20,892

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 10/8

04:30-10:25

Nonstop4h 25m

Chennai

Tue 9/9

15:00-21:05

1 stop7h 35m

₹ 21,235

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 29/8

02:35-08:30

Nonstop4h 25m

Chennai

Wed 3/9

10:15-12:55

Nonstop4h 10m

₹ 22,862

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 26/7

22:35-04:25

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Mon 22/9

05:05-07:50

Nonstop4h 15m

₹ 24,317

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 29/8

03:45-16:00

1 stop10h 45m

₹ 7,621

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 26/7

00:15-15:30

1 stop13h 45m

₹ 8,049

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 27/7

14:40-00:55

1 stop8h 45m

₹ 8,648

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 30/7

02:35-08:30

Nonstop4h 25m

₹ 12,330

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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 24 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 1 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% 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 1 July 2025.

The most flights from AUH to MAA are scheduled on a Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 1 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, andIndiGo 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
7.4
Good
1,224 reviews
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Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,224 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,224 reviews
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Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
Gulf Air
7.1
Good
200 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,224 reviews
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Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
478 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,224 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,922 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,224 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

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 00m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 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 193 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 20,550, 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 India and IndiGo - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 20,892 and ₹ 21,235, respectively. Users have found that Gulf Air is 21% 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 IndiGo (₹ 7,621), Air India (₹ 8,049), and Etihad Airways (₹ 12,330).

  • 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 (97%), KLM (91%), Etihad Airways (88%).

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

    While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is generally ₹ 24,436, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 7,146. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Chennai), you can expect to pay ₹ 14,813 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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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