Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights typically cost between AED 1,179 and AED 1,524 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 1,087 on Multiple Airlines (21 Sep–28 Sep).

Question 1

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 12% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Sunday 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.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, IndiGo have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Kochi (COK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 860.

Question 5

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Manama (BAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Chennai on Cheapflights.

Question 6

What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 7

How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights typically cost between AED 1,179 and AED 1,524 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 1,087 on Multiple Airlines (21 Sep–28 Sep).

Question 8

What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Kochi (COK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 00m.

Question 9

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 49m.

Question 10

How popular is this Abu Dhabi to Chennai flight route?

Accepted Answer

The Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai flight path was viewed by 3,066 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

For as low as AED 1,091, Etihad Airways can have you in Chennai from Abu Dhabi in 4h 25m. Abu Dhabi and Chennai are separated by a distance of 2964 km. All flights are typically direct.

Question 12

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

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Air India, at AED 308, was found to be the cheapest airline from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Emirates. Air India is currently priced 74% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as AED 239 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from AED 241 and IndiGo from AED 258 one-way.

Question 14

How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

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The best time to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is 89 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.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of AED 797). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,880). 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.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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

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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.

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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).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is generally AED 1,164, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 512. When looking at the most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Chennai), you can expect to pay AED 848 for that flight.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

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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 (86%), Akasa Air (71%), Air France (69%).

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Consider Etihad Airways, IndiGo or Gulf Air when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai.

Question 22

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

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Of the flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai that have stopovers, most of them stop in Manama.

Question 23

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights have a stopover in Mumbai the least frequently.

Question 24

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to MAA?

Accepted Answer

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 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 25

What airports do I use to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

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 4 outbound flights from Zayed Intl to Chennai offered by 8 different airlines.

Question 26

Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 27

How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

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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.

Question 28

Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

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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.

Question 29

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

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When you search for this flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 30

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Chennai from Abu Dhabi by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 31

Can Cheapflights find flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 32

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	AED 1,087
One-way from	AED 474
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	AED 1,311
Good round-trip deal	AED 1,312 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 592 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air India	CheapestAED 308	AverageAED 790	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 524	AverageAED 1,317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestAED 585	AverageAED 1,345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi	CheapestAED 672	AverageAED 1,303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flights
IndiGo	CheapestAED 686	AverageAED 1,125	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Gulf Air	CheapestAED 753	AverageAED 954	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestAED 1,128	AverageAED 1,527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Oman Air	CheapestAED 1,134	AverageAED 1,455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Oman Air flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

The best time to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is 89 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to MAA?

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 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights typically cost between AED 1,179 and AED 1,524 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 1,087 on Multiple Airlines (21 Sep–28 Sep).

Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

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

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 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 morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday 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 7% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Manama (BAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Kochi (COK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 860.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Flights via Kochi (COK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 49m.

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Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights typically cost between AED 1,179 and AED 1,524 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 1,087 on Multiple Airlines (21 Sep–28 Sep).