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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai from ₹ 7,838

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — MAA
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or February, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday 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 9 March 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 19,334

One-way from

₹ 7,838

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 23,166

Good round-trip deal

₹ 19,407 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 10,650 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 26/4-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 05m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 20/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (₹ 752,666 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 106,034 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 March 2025.

Fri 14/300:15AUH - MAA
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/303:50MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3₹ 18,550
Tue 11/322:40AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Sat 15/304:50MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 8/3₹ 19,073
Mon 10/301:00AUH - MAA
1 stop12h 30mIndiGo
Sat 15/323:30MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 8/3₹ 19,160
Sun 9/321:15AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 13/309:50MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/3₹ 19,508
Tue 6/500:15AUH - MAA
1 stop17h 20mAir India
Sun 11/519:50MAA - AUH
1 stop28h 55mAir India
Deal found 8/3₹ 21,163
Wed 16/405:05AUH - MAA
1 stop14h 40mAir India Express
Fri 18/418:45MAA - AUH
1 stop10h 50mAir India Express
Deal found 8/3₹ 23,166
Sat 8/323:30AUH - MAA
1 stop19h 40mGulf Air
Wed 12/305:35MAA - AUH
1 stop14h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 8/3₹ 29,959

Find flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai within your budget

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 9 March 2025.

Fly from

Abu Dhabi

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 26/4

00:15-08:55

1 stop7h 10m

Chennai

Tue 27/5

19:50-23:15

1 stop28h 55m

₹ 19,334

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 22/3

19:45-08:05

1 stop10h 50m

Chennai

Wed 26/3

04:50-07:55

Nonstop4h 35m

₹ 20,553

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 22/3

23:45-09:00

1 stop7h 45m

Chennai

Wed 26/3

23:30-02:35

Nonstop4h 35m

₹ 20,640

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 12/4

05:05-21:15

1 stop14h 40m

Chennai

Fri 18/4

18:45-04:05

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 22,817

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 9/4

02:35-08:30

Nonstop4h 25m

Chennai

Sat 10/5

10:05-12:55

Nonstop4h 20m

₹ 23,340

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 10/4

19:20-20:50

1 stop24h 00m

Chennai

Fri 18/4

21:35-23:15

1 stop27h 10m

₹ 25,169

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 30/3

22:35-04:25

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Fri 18/4

01:25-04:10

Nonstop4h 15m

₹ 25,430

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 20/3

14:45-20:20

Nonstop4h 05m

₹ 7,838

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 15/3

01:00-15:00

1 stop12h 30m

₹ 8,273

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 14/3

00:15-08:55

1 stop7h 10m

₹ 8,361

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Travel insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 March 2025.

Booking 6 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 ₹ 101). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in May 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 9 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 9 March 2025.

The most flights from AUH to MAA are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 9 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and Gulf Air from Abu Dhabi to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

LHE - AUH

Food should have been better and TV should have been working properly.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,172 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

LHE - AUH

Food should have been better and TV should have been working properly.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,769 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

LHE - AUH

Food should have been better and TV should have been working properly.

Gulf Air
7.1
Good
199 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

LHE - AUH

Food should have been better and TV should have been working properly.

SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
73 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

LHE - AUH

Food should have been better and TV should have been working properly.

IndiGo
6.8
Okay
472 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

LHE - AUH

Food should have been better and TV should have been working properly.

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 8 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 129 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 19,334, Air India will fly you from Abu Dhabi to Chennai and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from IndiGo and Air India Express - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 20,640 and ₹ 22,817, respectively. Users have found that Air India is 29% 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 (₹ 7,838), IndiGo (₹ 8,273), and Air India (₹ 8,361).

  • 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 (87%), Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (85%), Etihad Airways (76%).

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

    While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is generally ₹ 20,225, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 8,585. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Chennai), you can expect to pay ₹ 17,505 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 ₹ 101). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in May 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 14,904Average₹ 37,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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