AED 283 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Chennai:

• Earliest: departs at 02:30 and lands at 06:40
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 02:50.

The flight takes about 4h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai takes 4h 10m, covering 4,769 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai range from AED 988 to AED 1,649, with an average of AED 1,315 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 988 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the AED 1,315 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 860 return via Kochi (COK), compared with AED 1,327 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 20–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 709 to AED 6,791. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 371, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Chennai route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 36m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 76% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,223 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at AED 1,410, a difference of AED 187.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Chennai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
• IndiGo
• Akasa Air

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 40m, compared to 10h 51m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and 12h 24m via Kochi (COK).

Chennai is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.