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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai from AED 327

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — MAA
25 Mar — 1 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: 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 Tuesday or Friday 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 20 March 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 804

One-way from

AED 327

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 984

Good round-trip deal

AED 885 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 380 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 21/4-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 55m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 25m total
  • Abu Dhabi to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (AED 1,340 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (AED 191 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 20 March 2025.

Thu 20/322:40AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Thu 27/304:50MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 19/3AED 793
Sun 23/314:45AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/400:40MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3AED 797
Fri 2/500:15AUH - MAA
1 stop7h 10mAir India
Sat 10/511:40MAA - AUH
1 stop13h 05mAir India
Deal found 19/3AED 815
Wed 19/301:00AUH - MAA
1 stop12h 30mIndiGo
Mon 24/316:45MAA - AUH
1 stop7h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 19/3AED 826
Thu 20/314:45AUH - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 26/303:50MAA - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/3AED 856
Tue 25/300:15AUH - MAA
1 stop15h 50mAir India Express
Sun 30/318:45MAA - AUH
1 stop10h 50mAir India Express
Deal found 19/3AED 889
Sat 17/500:01AUH - MAA
1 stop19h 19mGulf Air
Thu 22/506:00MAA - AUH
1 stop18h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 19/3AED 1,080
Mon 1/917:40AUH - MAA
1 stop7h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 30/1003:45MAA - AUH
1 stop8h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/3AED 1,197

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 220,657 searches. Data last updated 20 March 2025.
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Abu Dhabi

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Chennai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 21/4

00:15-08:55

1 stop7h 10m

Chennai

Sat 21/6

08:00-23:15

1 stop16h 45m

AED 804

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 22/4

08:50-14:45

Nonstop4h 25m

Chennai

Sat 21/6

05:05-07:50

Nonstop4h 15m

AED 808

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 3/5

22:35-04:25

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Fri 9/5

01:25-04:10

Nonstop4h 15m

AED 874

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 17/4

00:30-11:50

1 stop9h 50m

Chennai

Tue 22/4

18:50-03:50

1 stop10h 30m

AED 933

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 9/4

14:10-20:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Sun 13/4

10:05-12:55

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 988

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 9/4

05:05-21:15

1 stop14h 40m

Chennai

Sun 13/4

18:45-04:05

1 stop10h 50m

AED 992

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 17/5

00:01-20:50

1 stop19h 19m

Chennai

Thu 22/5

06:00-23:15

1 stop18h 45m

AED 1,080

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 1/9

17:40-02:50

1 stop7h 40m

Chennai

Thu 30/10

03:45-10:50

1 stop8h 35m

AED 1,197

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 18/4

02:35-08:30

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 327

Abu DhabiChennai

AUH - MAA

AUHMAA

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 3/4

00:15-08:55

1 stop7h 10m

AED 349

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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 14 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is 6 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 AED 235). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 427). 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 20 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Abu Dhabi to Chennai flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 20 March 2025.

The most flights from AUH to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 20 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Akasa Air, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Akasa Air
7.8
Good
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Mubasshir,Jul 2023

IXB - BOM

Crew need more training in handling passengers, passengers were roaming around during seat belt sign on.
Akasa Air
7.8
Good
Akasa Air
7.8
Good
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Mubasshir,Jul 2023

IXB - BOM

Crew need more training in handling passengers, passengers were roaming around during seat belt sign on.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Akasa Air
7.8
Good
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Mubasshir,Jul 2023

IXB - BOM

Crew need more training in handling passengers, passengers were roaming around during seat belt sign on.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,177 reviews
Akasa Air
7.8
Good
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Mubasshir,Jul 2023

IXB - BOM

Crew need more training in handling passengers, passengers were roaming around during seat belt sign on.
Gulf Air
7.1
Good
200 reviews
Akasa Air
7.8
Good
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Mubasshir,Jul 2023

IXB - BOM

Crew need more training in handling passengers, passengers were roaming around during seat belt sign on.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
470 reviews
Akasa Air
7.8
Good
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Mubasshir,Jul 2023

IXB - BOM

Crew need more training in handling passengers, passengers were roaming around during seat belt sign on.

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?

    To fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, you need to book a flight from Zayed Intl (AUH) to Chennai (MAA). Nonstop flights to Chennai from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl take 4h 00m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 7 outbound flights from Zayed Intl to Chennai offered by 8 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Abu Dhabi to Chennai flight route?

    The Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai flight path was viewed by 2,674 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Air India, at AED 804, was found to be the cheapest airline from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Air India is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as AED 327 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from AED 349 and IndiGo from AED 378 one-way.

  • 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 (85%), Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (84%), Etihad Airways (78%).

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

    While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is generally AED 811, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 324. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Chennai), you can expect to pay AED 518 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 AED 235). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of AED 427). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 20 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VistaraCheapestAED 433AverageAED 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapestAED 673AverageAED 1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapestAED 702AverageAED 1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 731AverageAED 1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapestAED 786AverageAED 1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestAED 1,178AverageAED 1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 1,230AverageAED 1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapestAED 1,379AverageAED 1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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