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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

AUH — MAA
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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 12 September 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£146

Good round-trip deal

£177 or less

Good one-way deal

£58 or less
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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 29 August 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). 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 12 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 12 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
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Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

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
1,250 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

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.

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

    Flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai have been viewed 68 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £122 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Etihad Airways, starting at £122. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai consider choosing IndiGo (93%), Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (91%) or KLM (74%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). 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 2 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai

Discover the top 2 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapest£122Average£207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£122Average£205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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