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AUH — MAA
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai are usually found in February or October, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Friday
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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 7 September 2026.
Fri 18/908:45 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Mon 21/915:40 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 4/9£155
Thu 17/908:45 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Fri 18/915:40 -
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Deal found 4/9£156
Sun 27/908:45 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Thu 1/1015:40 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 6/9£160
Thu 17/902:35 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Fri 18/915:40 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 4/9£162
Thu 26/1119:55 -
1 stop23h 15m
Mon 7/1205:35 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 6/9£167
Sun 27/923:50 -
1 stop28h 00m
Fri 2/1006:10 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 3/9£172
Sun 13/908:45 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Thu 17/915:40 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 4/9£172
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Nonstop4h 25m
Wed 16/915:40 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 4/9£180
Fri 25/912:05 -
1 stop7h 15m
Fri 2/1006:10 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 3/9£182
Thu 1/1004:35 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Thu 15/1008:00 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 3/9£190
Thu 1/1023:55 -
1 stop9h 45m
Thu 15/1007:25 -
2 stops17h 00m
Deal found 3/9£194
Best flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
Sun 27/908:45 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Thu 1/1015:40 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 3/9£160
Sun 27/917:40 -
1 stop7h 30m
Thu 1/1004:05 -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 5/9£277
Thu 1/1001:30 -
2 stops32h 10m
Fri 9/1021:05 -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 4/9£734
Fri 25/901:30 -
2 stops31h 20m
Sat 3/1021:05 -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 2/9£744
Wed 30/901:30 -
2 stops28h 25m
Thu 15/1021:05 -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 3/9£758
Fri 16/1001:30 -
2 stops28h 25m
Sat 24/1021:05 -
2 stops29h 55m
Deal found 2/9£760
Wed 4/1108:00 -
2 stops25h 35m
Thu 12/1123:45 -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 3/9£803
Sun 4/1001:30 -
2 stops32h 10m
Tue 27/1022:00 -
2 stops29h 00m
Deal found 5/9£816
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Deal found 5/9£816
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2 stops28h 25m
Tue 27/1023:15 -
2 stops27h 45m
Deal found 5/9£843
Wed 23/1208:00 -
2 stops25h 35m
Sat 26/1222:00 -
2 stops29h 00m
Deal found 7/9£866
Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
Explore direct flight options from Abu Dhabi to Chennai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
Fri 18/908:45 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Mon 21/915:40 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 4/9£155
Thu 17/908:45 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Fri 18/915:40 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 4/9£156
Sun 27/908:45 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Thu 1/1015:40 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 6/9£160
Thu 17/902:35 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Fri 18/915:40 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 4/9£162
Thu 17/908:45 -
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Sun 20/910:15 -
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Deal found 4/9£202
Fri 18/902:35 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Sat 19/916:45 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 4/9£212
Last-minute flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Data last updated 7 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 13/908:45 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Thu 17/915:40 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 4/9£172
Sun 13/908:45 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Wed 16/915:40 -
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Deal found 4/9£180
Thu 17/908:45 -
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Fri 18/915:40 -
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Deal found 4/9£156
Thu 17/902:35 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Fri 18/915:40 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 4/9£162
Fri 18/908:45 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Mon 21/915:40 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 4/9£155
Fri 25/912:05 -
1 stop7h 15m
Fri 2/1006:10 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 3/9£182
Sun 27/908:45 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Thu 1/1015:40 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 6/9£160
Sun 27/923:50 -
1 stop28h 00m
Fri 2/1006:10 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 3/9£172
Thu 1/1004:35 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Thu 15/1008:00 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 3/9£190
Thu 1/1023:55 -
1 stop9h 45m
Thu 15/1007:25 -
2 stops17h 00m
Deal found 3/9£194
One-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
Thu 17/908:45 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/9£60
Sat 19/914:20 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 6/9£74
Wed 30/920:55 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 4/9£104
Mon 16/1107:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 6/9£108
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Deal found 5/9£109
Mon 26/1007:00 -
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Deal found 3/9£112
Thu 29/1009:15 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 6/9£115
Sun 1/1107:40 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 6/9£130
Fri 30/1012:05 -
1 stop7h 05m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 6/9£141
Thu 17/917:40 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 7/9£152
Sun 1/1109:15 -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 6/9£158
Find 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 7 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
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Abu DhabiChennai
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - MAA Chennai
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 19/9
14:20-20:10
Nonstop4h 20m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£74
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - MAA Chennai
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Wed 30/9
20:55-07:25
1 stop9h 00m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£104
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - MAA Chennai
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 3/11
07:00-22:25
1 stop13h 55m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£109
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - MAA Chennai
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 26/10
07:00-22:25
1 stop13h 55m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£112
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - MAA Chennai
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 17/9
17:40-02:50
1 stop7h 40m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£152
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - MAA Chennai
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 1/11
09:15-15:05
Nonstop4h 20m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£158
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - MAA Chennai
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 27/9
08:45-14:40
Nonstop4h 25m
Chennai
Thu 1/10
15:40-18:30
Nonstop4h 20m
£160
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - MAA Chennai
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 19/9
17:40-02:50
1 stop7h 40m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£177
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - MAA Chennai
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 27/9
17:40-02:40
1 stop7h 30m
Chennai
Thu 1/10
04:05-10:55
1 stop8h 20m
£277
Abu DhabiChennai
AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - MAA Chennai
AUHMAA
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sun 25/10
17:55-08:45
2 stops13h 20m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£354
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
Booking 89 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 £162). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £377). 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 7 September 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from Abu Dhabi to Chennai at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 40% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights typically cost between £131 and £227 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £155 on Etihad Airways (18 Sept–21 Sept).
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 7 September 2026.
The most flights from AUH to MAA are scheduled on a Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 9% of flights being delayed.
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 7 September 2026.
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.
really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.
really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.
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How popular is this Abu Dhabi to Chennai flight route?
Flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Chennai have been viewed 40 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai?
Departing from Abu Dhabi to Chennai will take you 4h 25m. Abu Dhabi and Chennai are separated by a distance of 1842 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Abu Dhabi to Chennai is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £82 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, starting at £168. Etihad Airways is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chennai one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Air India. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £38. Users have also found prices from £42 and £54 on Etihad Airways and IndiGo, respectively.
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 Akasa Air (76%), KLM (59%) or IndiGo (54%) 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai (average of £162). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £377). 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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